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Fraternal Order of Police - South Dakota State Lodge The SD FOP will focus on making work conditions safe for all SD Law Enforcement and always remember t

Join us tomorrow evening, Wednesday the 28th, in Sioux Falls for this great event!
10/28/2026

Join us tomorrow evening, Wednesday the 28th, in Sioux Falls for this great event!

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — An annual event in Sioux Falls highlighting the work of those involved in law enforcement is reaching a new milestone this year. This week’s Law Enforcement App…

A very limited amount of bracelets are available to purchase. The proceeds from this batch will ensure that we can provi...
10/22/2026

A very limited amount of bracelets are available to purchase. The proceeds from this batch will ensure that we can provide the family, agency, and local FOP lodge 1 with additional memorial bracelets for their fallen sister. All proceeds will be converted into additional bracelets so that her sacrifice will never be forgotten.

https://lazerwerkfoundation.com/product/deputy-katherine-frank/

*Updated with link to place an order.
Link in the comments.

In honor of Deputy Katherine Frank of the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office and in partnership with the Fraternal Order of Police - South Dakota State Lodge , 200 memorial bracelets have been engraved for family and agency.

*Deputy Frank's memorial bracelets are not available through individual purchases at this time.

Deputy Sheriff Katherine Frank succumbed to injuries resulting from a shooting near the 2900 block of South Keyrell Drive in Sioux Falls, three days prior.

On October 9, around 7:30 pm, deputies arrived at the home to serve a mental illness hold. The man went inside his home while deputies stayed in the entryway. When the man returned, he had a handgun and shot at deputies, who returned fire. Deputy Frank and the subject were struck.

Emergency aid was administered at the scene, and Deputy Frank was transported to a local hospital, where she remained in critical condition until her passing three days later. Deputy Frank donated her organs in her final act of service.

The suspect was also treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital. He has been charged with three counts of attempted first‑degree murder of a law enforcement officer- premeditation, and three counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.

Deputy Frank had served with the Minnehaha Sheriff's Office for nearly two and a half years and had previously served for two years with the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Survivors include five siblings, parents, grandparents, and boyfriend.

*Information obtained from the The Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

10/16/2026

Thank you Ella for this amazing show of support!

The SD FOP has sponsored the flag for this run, which will later be delivered to the family of our fallen hero.
10/15/2026

The SD FOP has sponsored the flag for this run, which will later be delivered to the family of our fallen hero.

Run Announcement - Mile 2,252 (Ella's 4th Mile)

On Friday morning, October 16th, Ella will be running one-mile (weather permitting) carrying the Blue Fine Line Flag in honor of fallen Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office (SD) Deputy Katherine Frank.

The run will take place at 8:00AM CT in Bartlett, Tennessee. We encourage folks from across the nation join us by taking a 1-mile walk or run in your own communities to honor this fallen hero.

To contribute to Running 4 Heroes in memory of this hero and help support the flag our runner will carry in their honor, please visit:

www.running4heroes.org/donate

To sponsor a future flag in memory of this hero, please visit:

https://www.finelineflag.com/pages/running-4-heroes

Please be advised that our runs will continue to be dependent on a First Responder being present.

Please keep the family and agency of this fallen hero in your prayers.

End of Watch: 10/12/26
Cause: Gunfire

10/14/2026

Funeral services for Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Ann Frank will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, located at:

1201 N. West Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

This invitation is extended to all law enforcement agencies and any members of the public who wish to attend and pay their respects to Deputy Frank.

Community members wishing to show their support will have the opportunity to line the procession route. Additional details, including the route, door opening times, and other service information—will be shared as they are finalized.

The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere appreciation to the law enforcement community, the citizens of Minnehaha County and Sioux Falls, and all who have offered support to Deputy Frank’s family and our agency during this difficult time.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

The SD Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge along with our brothers & sisters of the Minnesota Fraternal Order of Polic...
10/13/2026

The SD Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge along with our brothers & sisters of the Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police stand together to honor MCSO Deputy Katherine Ann Frank’s ultimate sacrifice in service to her community. EOW 10-12-26.

To her family and everyone who loves her, please know that our law enforcement family and community are here to stand beside you.

The Minnehaha County Deputies Association is organizing this fundraiser to support Katherine’s family during this unimaginable time.

We’ve got your six, Katherine. Today, tomorrow, and always.

https://gofund.me/ed0e535f0

10/13/2026
The South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police is proud to endorse Governor Larry Rhoden for the Republican gubernatorial ru...
07/13/2026

The South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police is proud to endorse Governor Larry Rhoden for the Republican gubernatorial runoff. Governor Rhoden has earned our support as he understands the sacrifices our members make every day.

07/07/2026

1-800-COPLINE. 100% confidential, 24/7 support, for officers and their families too.

07/06/2026

Hope you had a safe and memorable 4th 🇺🇸! Here’s a list of the State FOP Police Week raffle winners! Thank you to everyone that purchased a ticket and made this fundraiser a success. And a thank you to our sponsors this year Brotherhood Arms, East River Tactical, Lew’s Fireworks, and Scheels!

1. Amy Beyl #530
2. Floyd Rummel #521
3. Tony Larsen #179
4. Chris Haber #486
5. Craig Namken #066
6. Calvin Pies #283
7. Malcolm Edgar #494
8. Brandon Peery #460
9. Turbak Law #370
10. Brett Hanson #491
11. Tayler Maertens #331
12. Dan Arbogast #074
13. Wayne Gapp #024
14. Svien Senne #338
15. Tim Evans #514

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