Rapid City, South Dakota is known for its proximity to the Black Hills National Forest and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. It is also known for its vibrant downtown area, which features a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The Rapid City City Council is composed of nine members, including the Mayor, who are elected at-large to serve four-year terms. The Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Below are direct public records resources that can help you find the most up-to-date information. 
	
 
			
	
		
		
		- City of Rapid City
 Directory of Rapid City city records and information
 
- Rapid City Police Department
 Police information and resources
 300 Kansas City St
 Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
 (605)394-4133
 policesupportstaff@rcgov.org
 
- Rapid City Fire Department
 Fire & Rescue
 1205 N Maple Ave
 Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
 (605) 394-4187
 
- Rapid City Public Library
 10 Van Buren Street,
 Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
 (605) 716-4098
 
- Rapid City District Schools
 Get school and education information in your area
 300 6th Street
 Rapid City, SD 57701
 (605) 394-4031
 
- Rapid City Airport
 Flight and airline information
 4550 Terminal Road, Suite 102
 Rapid City, South Dakota 57703-8706
 Airport Information: 605-393-9924
 Flight Information: 605-393-2850
 
- Rapid City Chamber of Commerce
 Business directory andinformation
 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. N.
 PO Box 747
 Rapid City, SD 57709
 Phone: 605-343-1744
 Fax: 605-343-6550
 
- Rapid City Newspaper
 Searchable newspapers and archives
 507 Main Street,
 Rapid City, SD 57701
 (800)843-2300
 
- Rapid City Transit System
 Public Transportation
 300 Sixth Street
 Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
 Phone: (605) 394-6631
 
- Rapid City Recreation Department
 Parks and Recreation
 125 Waterloo Street
 Rapid City, SD 57701
 (605) 394-4168
 
- Mayor of Rapid City
 City Hall
 300 Sixth Street
 Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
 Phone: (605) 394-4110
 FAX: (605) 394-6793
 
- Rapid City Office of the City Attorney
 300 Sixth Street
 Rapid City, SD 57701
 Phone: (605) 394-4140 Fax: (605) 394-6633
 
- Rapid City Public Works Department
 300 Sixth Street
 Rapid City, SD 57701
 Phone: (605) 394-4165
 Fax (605) 355-3083
 
- Rapid City Convetion Center
 Convention & Visitors Bureau
 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N.
 Rapid City, SD 57701
 800-487-3223
 605-718-8484
 Fax: 605-348-9217
 
- Rapid City Criminal Records Searches and State Repository
 South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation
 Criminal History Records Section
 1302 E Hwy 14, Suite 5
 Pierre SD 57501-8505
 Phone: (605) 773-3331 - Routine Business
 Fax: (605) 773-4629
 E-Mail: atghelp@state.sd.us
 
- Public Access to Court Information - Case Search
 500 East Capitol Avenue
 Pierre, SD 57501-5070
 
- Center for Missing & Exploited Children
 Quick search for missing children, sex offenders, Amber alerts, records and more public information.
 
- City and State Inmate Search
 South Dakota Department of Corrections
 3200 East Highway 34, c/o 500 East Capitol Avenue
 Pierre, SD 57501
 Phone: (605) 773-3478
 Fax: (605) 773-3194
 
     
What is the process for someone who is arrested in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota to go through the jail and court system?
If you get arrested in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, you would go to the Pennington County Jail and the Pennington County Courthouse.
What publicly accessible records can be obtained from the Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota Library?
The Rapid City Public Library has a wide variety of public records available for research. These include local, state, and federal records, as well as records from other sources. The library also offers access to online databases and other resources for researching public records.
Where is the nearest fingerprinting office located in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota?
The Rapid City Police Department offers fingerprinting services.
What are the requirements for obtaining vital records from Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, and what information is provided in the records?
To obtain vital records for Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, you must contact the Pennington County Register of Deeds office. 
The vital records available from the Pennington County Register of Deeds office include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce decrees. All of these records include the name of the individual, the date of the event, and the place of the event. Birth certificates also include the name of the parents, and death certificates include the cause of death.