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.
(PHOTO: Icy roads and surfaces are expected tonight, Sunday and possibly into Monday from Winter Storm Fern. This 2025 photo from shows road conditions resulting from a winter storm a little over a year ago in the City of Sumter.)
Winter Storm Fern is expected to introduce herself to the Sumter area tonight and in the morning, bringing extremely cold conditions and freezing rain.
EXPECT
- Slick roads and surfaces
- Possible power outages
- Falling limbs and downed power lines (depending on ice amounts)
WHAT TO DO
- Avoid driving; Stay home until road conditions improve.
- Keep your mobile phones and devices charged.
- Keep flashlights and battery powered lighting handy.
- If you experience a power outage, notify your utility provider. Calls to 9-1-1 should be limited to emergencies.
(The non-emergency number for the Sumter Police Department is 803-436-2700.)
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To all the men and women in law enforcement be safe someone at home is waiting for you to get back to them sending 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Please Be Careful and safe 🙏🙏🏿❤️🙏🙏🏿❤️🙏🙏🏿❤️🙏
SHELTER INFO (Provided by Sumter United Ministries):
🛏️ Main Emergency Shelter
📍 36 S. Artillery Dr ⏰ Open daily, 365 days a year 🕓 Opens at 4:00 PM | 🕗 Closes at 8:00 AM.
❄️ Winter Weather Shelter
📍 215 Pine St 🗓️ Open every day January 22–30 🕖 Opens at 7:00 PM | 🕖 Closes at 7:00 AM.
📌 Extended Winter Shelter Hours Notice!!! Sunday, January 25: Open all day. Tuesday, January 27: Open until 12:00 noon.
🚌 Transportation between shelters has been organized with Santee Wateree RTA! Pick-ups will be made from 36 S. Artillery at 8 AM, 12 N, and 3 PM on Sunday. Passengers will be transported to 215 Pine Street to gain shelter from the storm.
Please share this information with anyone who may need a warm, safe place to stay.
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God be with those out in the element
Kim Derreth Price Susan Arrants
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SC Big Dogs know we crazy out here!!!!!
RUNAWAY: Officers are working to find Kristin Janay Sigler, 14.
Sigler, of Gilbert St. did not return home after school today. A text message indicated she may have gone to a friend's without permission.
Sigler is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 125 lbs. and was last seen wearing light blue jeans, a blue and gray jacket and black slides.
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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SOS - Missing Persons has shared this missing persons post in the hopes that it may help to find Kristin.
Sumter police display more runaways than people that are actually missing. Why is that? Just asking
Bikers Against Trafficking SC has put the word out. Let’s bring her home!
Any Updates ITS GOING TO GET VERY VERY COLD 🥶
Praying for her safety
Sending Prayers
Praying this young lady is found and returned home safely 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Praying for her safe return.
Prayers sent 🙏
Ok now... Is she actually missing, ran away or at a friend's house??? I do pray for her safety 🙏🏽 but being at a friend's house is not missing 😕..
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I like to knw that as well
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They are many reasons a child leaves home but if she knows what I know it she'll have a change in heart and go home she may even be reading this ,this very moment I hope she is reading this and carry her but home .it is obvious she have so much love if that's what your looking for it right at home. The whole time. Love mis Liz
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Shared with prayers🙏 www.facebook.com/groups/2487213594868193
Praying for a safe return In The Name Of JESUS 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Praying for a safe return
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MISSING: Officers are working to find Katelyn Elizabeth Barrett, 29.
Barrett was last seen at her Phelps Street home on Tuesday (Jan. 20) while riding an aqua-blue-colored bike and wearing a camo shirt and a gray cap and overcoat.
She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 130 lbs.
If you see her or know where she might be, please call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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i just saw her riding her bike in front of car dealership past cookout going towards arbys
Thank y’all so very much for the support, SHE IS NOT FOUND!!
A girl came into the guignard diner today with a cap and like a over throw thing to use the restroom we were busy so I didnt get a good look at her... does she possibly have blonde hair now?
I know where she is, she is safe
I pray she's found safe and unharmed in Jesus name Amen❤️❤️ 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Praying for Katelyn to be found safe!!
Great news
Prayers for her safe return and family, in Jesus name.
Sending prayers for safe return🙏🙏🙏
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Was the PD contacted that she’s safe
Thank God she's been found and for His protection 🙏
Prayers for safe return
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🙌🙌🙌 Glad she's safe !
Praying for safe return
God is good!
Brandy B Stevens that’s near us 😳🙏
She will eventually come home..lol
I pray to God he's the only one who can keep her safe and help to bring her back
Much prayers
Prayers for all!
That is good news
Praying for quick and safe return.
Safe Return Home
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:
