# S.D. Admin. R. 02:01:11:10: ARSD 02:01:11:10. 2:01:11:10. Conduct unbecoming of a law enforcement officer

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_ARSD_T02_A01_C11_S10

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Admin. R. 02:01:11:10
- **Heading:** ARSD 02:01:11:10. 2:01:11:10. Conduct unbecoming of a law enforcement officer
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Administrative Rules of South Dakota / Title 02 / Article 02:01 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS / Chapter 02:01:11 Revocation of law enforcement officer certification / ARSD 02:01:11:10

## Text

For the purpose of this chapter, "conduct unbecoming of a law enforcement officer" means the following:
(1) Conduct contrary to professional standards that shows an unfitness to discharge duties, including an act of moral turpitude;
(2) Conduct which adversely affects morale or efficiency of the force or damages public confidence;
(3) Failure to cooperate with the executive secretary or the commission regarding any investigation into the conduct of a law enforcement officer, unless the investigation subjects the officer to potential criminal liability;
(4) Failure to disclose to the executive secretary any arrest of the law enforcement officer within ten days from the arrest; disclosure to the executive secretary may be accomplished by the officer's agency administrator;
(5) Failure to intervene when a fellow officer is subjecting a person to excessive force, while having a realistic opportunity to take reasonable steps to prevent harm from occurring; an officer must report such intervention to the executive secretary within five days; disclosure to the executive secretary may be accomplished by the officer's agency administrator;
(6) Use or possession of marijuana or any marijuana derivative regardless of whether such use or possession may be legal under state law or pursuant to a valid prescription; or
(7) Use or possession of any controlled substance not obtained pursuant to a valid prescription.

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