For over 150 years, the Sumter Police Department has been serving the citizens of Sumter, South Carolina on the solid foundation of public trust and safety. Sumter PD officers serve a 40,000-strong town and are committed to treating all in our vibrant community fairly and with respect. We are a CALEA accredited agency and maintain their gold standard of serving and protecting our communities.
UPDATE (10:30 a.m. Dec. 9, 2025): Mr. Durant was located. He is safe.
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RUNAWAY: Officers and family members are working to find Rakim Durant, 14.
Durant was last seen at about 1:45 p.m. Sunday at his Bee Street home and has not returned.
He is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs about 125 lbs. and was last seen wearing light-blue jeans and a gray hoodie.
If you have seen him or know where he is, please call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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UPDATE (10:30 a.m. Dec. 9, 2025): Mr. Durant was located. He is safe.
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Father please return this baby home unharmed. Safely into his families arms. Keep him covered by your blood while out here in this world alone
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WELCOME TO THE FAMILY: Officer William Pressley was sworn in this morning by Chief Russell Roark.
His family was in attendance for the occasion.
Pressley graduated Friday from the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia.
Congratulations and welcome!
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Congratulations be safe out there
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PARADE TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic control and security measures for the Sumter Evening Optimist Club's annual Christmas Parade begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, with traffic restrictions and road closures beginning at 11:30 a.m.
The parade is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. from Riley Ball Park and will travel along portions of Main, Calhoun and Harvin streets before ending on Bartlette Street at Main.
Drivers and pedestrians in the area are asked to use extra caution and follow guidance given by officers, deputies and civilian personnel.
Roads are expected to reopen by 4 p.m.
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Be nicer to have it at dark so the lights are nicer..🙄🙄🙄
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I hope people will stop parking in the hospital emergency room parking for a parade.
UPDATE: Ms. Sederlund was located and is safe.
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RUNAWAY: Officers and family members are working to find Zoe Sederlund, 14.
Sederlund left her Lillington Drive home at about 4 p.m. today (Friday) and has not returned.
She is 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs about 150 lbs. and has black curly hair. She was last seen wearing a light gray hoodie, black leggings, black slippers and was carrying a black purse.
If you see her or know where she is, please call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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UPDATE: Ms. Sederlund was located and is safe.
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I am deeply concerned for Zoe's well-being and am actively praying for her safe return. I know many of us are frequently on and use our cell phones throughout the day, and I urge anyone who may have any information regarding Zoe's disappearance—whether intentional or otherwise—to come forward. If you are a classmate of Zoe, please consider sharing any information you may have with someone you trust, such as a parent or guardian if you are not comfortable speaking to authorities. Zoe's disappearance is a serious and urgent matter that should not be overlooked. I hope that the community in Sumter and surrounding areas remains vigilant and reports any sightings of Zoe to the authorities immediately.
My love❤️ May light and guidance bring you home.
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Prayers that Zoe returns home or is found and returned home safe. Too young to be out there alone or with older ppl. Lord, please protect her from harm and bring her home safe 🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏
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Sending love and hugs to Zoe's family 🤗 Praying for a safe return
REINDEER RUN TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic control and security measures for the Epps Orthodontics K-9 5K Reindeer Run will begin in the Wesmark Boulevard/Wilson Hall Road area beginning after 9 a.m. Saturday.
The run/walk starts at 10 a.m. at Epps Orthodontics and will proceed along Wesmark Boulevard, Wilson Hall Road, Creek Side Drive and Fennimore Drive before returning to Epps Orthodontics,
Drivers in the area are asked to use additional caution and patience. Roads are expected to return to normal traffic flow by 12:30 p.m.
Funds raised during the event help support the local SPCA.
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Being a Police Officer in a CALEA Accredited Department means you belong to an agency that is committed to following best practice standards developed by federal, state, and local law enforcement executives through comprehensive research. This is one of the most successful methods for reaching administrative and operational goals, while also providing direction to personnel.
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations:
SPECIFICALLY, CALEA’S GOALS ARE TO:
