Justice In Action
Consider this podcast your exclusive backstage pass, offering an intimate look into the heart of our work. We won’t shy away from hot topics, tackling issues that intersect with our office—from mental health to drug trends in our community, violent crime, and more. Each month, we’ll also dive into our case archives to take a closer look at the headline-making cases that have shaped our community.
Episodes
12 episodes
Episode 12 - Crime, Trauma, and Community Healing
Violent crime has been making headlines in our community—and with that, public concern about crime continues to grow. While it may feel like crime is increasing, the truth is that violent crime is actually down. In this episode, we’re ...
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Episode 12
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26:11
Episode 11 - Survivor’s Story: Finding Strength After Justice
In this powerful episode of Justice in Action, we hear directly from Ashtyn, the survivor at the center of State v. Rolfe. More than a decade after testifying against her abuser, she bravely shares why she is speaking out now,...
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Episode 11
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22:08
Episode 10 - The Investigation: Building the Case Against Rolfe
In this month’s gripping two-part series, Justice in Action takes you back 15 years to one of the first major internet crimes against children in our community. In Episode 10, we walk through the disturbing details of State v. Rolf...
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Episode 10
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41:21
Episode 9 - Behind the Screens: Protecting Kids in the Digital Age
The internet can be a powerful tool, but it also comes with hidden dangers—especially for children. In this episode, we sit down with Forensic Examiner Hollie Strand from the local Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit to uncover the cri...
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Episode 9
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41:34
Episode 8 - Breaking the Cycle Part 2
In Part 2 of Breaking the Cycle, Public Information Officer Katy Urban speaks with three graduates who shared their personal journeys from addiction to recovery. Their stories are raw, inspiring, and a testament to resilience.
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Episode 8
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17:32
Episode 7 - Breaking the Cycle: How Drug Court Transforms Lives
In this episode, we sit down with members of the Pennington County Drug Court team to explore how this innovative program works, how it saves taxpayers money, transforms lives, and ultimately makes our community safer.
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Episode 7
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44:30
Episode 6 - From Cartels to Communities: The Fight Against Drugs
In this episode, we sit down with UNET (Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team) leader Sergeant Thad Mason to discuss the latest drug trends impacting South Dakota.Have a tip about illegal drug activity?Call the UNET Tip Line a...
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Episode 6
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35:40
Episode 5 - A rape, a tough trial and why victim advocates are essential to the work we do
Today’s episode is a little different from our usual format. In this episode, State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel takes us through a challenging and emotional case involving the rape of a 14-year-old girl by a known violent offender. You will hear ho...
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Episode 5
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37:51
Episode 4 - School Safety
In this episode of Justice In Action, we’re joined by school resource officer leaders from both the Rapid City Police Department and the Pennington County Sheriff's Office to dive into the critical topic of school safety. With recent t...
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Episode 4
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31:08
Episode 3 - Chari and Sherin's Story
Episode 3 of Justice in Action we take a hard look at one of the most tragic domestic violence cases in Pennington County's history. This episode delves into the story of Chari Smith and Sherin Harris, who were brutally attacked in 200...
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Episode 3
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39:44
Episode 2 - Mental Health - Trends, Treatment and our Role
In Episode 2, we’re diving deep into the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system. We’ll explore our role in mental commitment hearings, uncover the trends we’re seeing, and break down how the commitment process works. Plus...
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Episode 2
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30:58