PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Department of Corrections Secretary, Mike Leidholt, announced his retirement earlier today.
Leidholt, who was appointed to the position of Secretary of Corrections at the start of Governor Noem’s term, was placed on administrative leave earlier this year after an investigation into the working environment of the State Penitentiary.
Noem released a statement regarding the retirement saying, “While it is now clear the issues at the Penitentiary were the responsibility of others, I believe new leadership is needed to address the ongoing challenges in our prison system”.
Leidholt has a combined 43 years of experience in law enforcement.
