Brief History

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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UPDATE: Power is being restored. Traffic signals are now working at some intersections including Lafayette at Calhoun.
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DRIVER ALERT: The downtown area of the city is experiencing a power outage affecting traffic signals from Main at Loring to Main at Liberty streets are out. Please treat those intersections as a four-way stop.
Stop signs have been placed to assist with traffic flow at Lafayette and Calhoun streets.
Utility crews are working to restore power as soon as possible.
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UPDATE: Power is being restored. Traffic signals are now working at some intersections including Lafayette at Calhoun.
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DRIVER ALERT: The downtown area of the city is experiencing a power outage affecting traffic signals from Main at Loring to Main at Liberty streets are out. Please treat those intersections as a four-way stop.
 Stop signs have been placed to assist with traffic flow at Lafayette and Calhoun streets. 
Utility crews are working to restore power as soon as possible.

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UPDATE: Power is being restored. Traffic signals are now working at some intersections including Lafayette at Calhoun.

Did they run out of electric as well as snap?

Someone ,Caught the whole thing. ,this ,one New Trending.

Wait. what they building on the left side haven’t been home in a while

I did that’s my car right there

Happened in Columbia last night also

Thanks for the information and updates.

Thanks for sharing this update, very helpful!

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This picture looks way off!!!

Look at it Lynchburg and Surounding areas Traffic Updates

Really you think people is going to do a 4 way stop

Hahaha

Someone ,Caught the whole thing. ,this ,one New Trending.

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BACK TO STANDARD TIME....
If the devices and timers you use at your home or business don't automatically adjust to the fall and spring time changes, don't forget to set them back an hour later tonight.
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BACK TO STANDARD TIME....
If the devices and timers you use at your home or business dont automatically adjust to the fall and spring time changes, dont forget to set them back an hour later tonight.

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I wish it would not change. These children in school will even get home now till after dark.

Mr Trump. Please get rid of the time changes!

Nooooooooo

EVENT ROAD CLOSURES: Officers will begin closing affected roads beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday in preparation for the Morris College Homecoming Parade.
The parade is scheduled for 11 a.m. starting from Harvin at Bartlette streets and ending on North Main Street at the college.
All streets and intersections along the parade route -- which includes Harvin, Main, Bartlette, Liberty, Hampton and Calhoun streets -- will be affected.
Normal traffic flow is expected to resume by 1 p.m.
Drivers are asked to use extra caution and patience if you need to be in the area.
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EVENT ROAD CLOSURES: Officers will begin closing affected roads beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday in preparation for the Morris College Homecoming Parade.
The parade is scheduled for 11 a.m. starting from Harvin at Bartlette streets and ending on North Main Street at the college.
All streets and intersections along the parade route -- which includes Harvin, Main, Bartlette, Liberty, Hampton and Calhoun streets -- will be affected.
Normal traffic flow is expected to resume by 1 p.m.
Drivers are asked to use extra caution and patience if you need to be in the area.

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Why are the roads already closed???? It’s not 10 am???

DRIVER ALERT: Drivers are asked to use extra caution along downtown streets and in a portion of the Historic District on Saturday morning during the Sumter Clarendon Heart Walk.
Heart Walk activities will begin at 8 a.m. at the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce building on Calhoun Street. Walkers will take to the streets at 8:30 a.m.
Roads are expected to return to normal traffic flow by 11 a.m.
Officers will assist with traffic control during the event.
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DRIVER ALERT: Drivers are asked to use extra caution along downtown streets and in a portion of the Historic District on Saturday morning during the Sumter Clarendon Heart Walk.
Heart Walk activities will begin at 8 a.m. at the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce building on Calhoun Street. Walkers will take to the streets at 8:30 a.m. 
Roads are expected to return to normal traffic flow by 11 a.m.
Officers will assist with traffic control during the event.
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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