SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- KELO.com News' news director Todd Epp spoke at length with Lt. Jonathan Thum Friday about being confirmed as the new Sioux Falls Police Chief.

Some areas covered include:

• Why does Thum want the job?
• Is crime increasing in Sioux Falls?
• What is the biggest crime problem facing the city?
• What did you learn from retiring Chief Matt Burns?

Current Police Chief Matt Burns retires July 23, Lt Thum takes over July 26.