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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.

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PREPARE AND PROTECT: Extremely cold conditions are in the forecast beginning Sunday with temperatures below freezing and possibly dipping into the teens.
Make sure you prepare yourselves, loved ones, pets and homes for what's ahead. Check on family, friends and acquaintances to ensure they are okay and have what they need.
If you or someone you know needs shelter, contact the Sumter United Ministries at 803-775-0757 for information or notify law enforcement.
The Sumter Police Department can be reached at 803-436-2700. In an emergency, dial 911.
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PREPARE AND PROTECT: Extremely cold conditions are in the forecast beginning Sunday with temperatures below freezing and possibly dipping into the teens.
Make sure you prepare yourselves, loved ones, pets and homes for whats ahead. Check on family, friends and acquaintances to ensure they are okay and have what they need.
If you or someone you know needs shelter, contact the Sumter United Ministries at 803-775-0757 for information or notify law enforcement. 
The Sumter Police Department can be reached at 803-436-2700. In an emergency, dial 911.Image attachment

WELCOME! Officer Ryan Burgett was sworn in this morning by Chief Russell Roark.
Burgett is a recent graduate of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy.
Welcome to the family and Congratulations!
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WELCOME! Officer Ryan Burgett was sworn in this morning by Chief Russell Roark.
Burgett is a recent graduate of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy.
Welcome to the family and Congratulations!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Congratulations οΏΌ

Congratulations!

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Congratulations!

Congratulations

Welcome sir. Thank you for your service ❀️ πŸ’™. Please stay safe always ❀️ πŸ™

Congratulations!

We did it πŸ™ good job ryan

Congratulations

Welcome to the team! πŸŽ‰

Congratulations!

Congratulations Y’all

Congratulations

Congratulations! 🎊

Another bitch .. congratulations

Fucc all them niccas πŸ˜‚

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MISSING: Officers and family members are working to find Tiffany Nicole Mullen, 33.
Mullen, of Raccoon Road , was last seen at about 3 p.m. Nov. 20 leaving a medical facility in the city of Sumter.
Information developed by police indicates she could be in the Atlanta area.
If you have been in contact with her or know where she is, please call the Sumter Police Department, 803-436-2700, or the nearest law enforcement agency. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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MISSING: Officers and family members are working to find Tiffany Nicole Mullen, 33.
Mullen, of Raccoon Road , was last seen at about 3 p.m. Nov. 20 leaving a medical facility in the city of Sumter. 
Information developed by police indicates she could be in the Atlanta area. 
If you have been in contact with her or know where she is, please call the Sumter Police Department, 803-436-2700, or the nearest law enforcement agency. Always dial 911 in an emergency.

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So does the police have any idea what happened? Did she go to Atlanta by herself or do they think she might’ve been abducted? οΏΌjust asking since it’s been so long now? Right before Thanksgiving too?

I hate to say it but it's human trafficking I'm not saying that's about her I'm just saying a lot of that goes on around here we just don't hear about it or know about it

Driving or on foot? I helped find Tommy Brailey, maybe if driving I can help find her too.

SOS - Missing Persons has shared this missing persons post in the hopes that it may help to find Tiffany.

Well what kinda car was she driving?

Praying she is found safe soon. Is it thought that she left on her own or is it thought they she may have been abducted?

Praying she is found safe, and for her family and friends.

Prayers to be located and Return home safe Expose her whereabouts and let your Angelic Angels help in Finding her in Jesus name amen πŸ™

I hate to see this. This breaks my heart. At one point many years ago I was married to her mother for 10 years of her life. I’m nothing but a mere stranger to them now. I did all I could to stay in her life but the family dynamic was bigger than me. I truly hope she is ok and gets the help she needs 😒❀️

Praying she is found safe!! She was my classmate! Our whole class is praying hard for her safe return!!

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I pray she's found safe and unharmed in Jesus name Amen β€οΈβ€οΈπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎ

Prayers for a safe return...

Please Lord bring her home safe to her family.

πŸ™ prayers !

Praying that she’s found safe and healthy and returns home to her family very soon

Praying

Prayers for her safe return! This kind of stuff is getting awful and to often πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

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I hope returns home safe

Sending prayers that she is safe. Why has it taken so long for this to be reported?

You know what people could have been watching out for her and her car all this time. I get know the 24 hour thing but waiting all this time to report it out so others in the area could look out for her. You let it go cold. I pray Father God the truth comes to light to what happen to her. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.

Someone has to know something..

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CALEA Accredited

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:

  • International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
  • National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
  • National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA)
  • Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)

SPECIFICALLY, CALEA’S GOALS ARE TO:

  • Strengthen crime prevention and control capabilities
  • Formalize essential management procedures
  • Establish fair and nondiscriminatory personnel practices
  • Improve service delivery
  • Solidify interagency cooperation and coordination
  • Increase community and staff confidence in the agency