RAPID CITY, S.D. – Pennington County State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel has been in the position eight months now. Last week, Roetzel and the rest of her office began an initiative that would emphasize listening to victims of crimes and ensuring they are properly heard.
NewsCenter1’s Eric Greene sat down for a conversation with Roetzel on Monday. They discussed the new initiative and many other topics. Check out the full Q&A here.
NewsCenter1’s Q&A with Pennington County State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel
How has the job been different than you expected?
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What made you want to be a lawyer?
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How do you see the assault numbers on police in Rapid City?
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What has happened to Rapid City?
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What kind of training can lead to police officers being safer?
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Why the focus on listening sessions?
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What bills are you watching in this legislative session?
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Should this idea apply to all crimes?
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Where does your office stand on marijuana?
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Tell us about the podcast your office is starting.
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