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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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Today, we remember our fallen friend and colleague...
Cpl. Charles "Chuck" Nesbitt Jr.
End of Watch: 1/21/2011
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Today, we remember our fallen friend and colleague...
Cpl. Charles Chuck Nesbitt Jr.
End of Watch: 1/21/2011

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My big buddy “Mr. Charlie” 😂 IYKYK

I did a ride along with him years ago he was a nice guy and he also told some good jokes

Rest in peace Cpl. Charles Nesbitt Jr.

We miss you Chuck!

So missed! It does not feel like 15 years.

Gosh. Doesn’t seem that long ago. ☹️🙏

My dear dear friend.you are missed here on earth but I know heaven is so beautiful.

Honor his memory, we will never forget Cpl. Chuck Nesbitt.

I Remember you still Nesbit 🤍 RIP 🙏

Chuck was truly a great guy.

Awesome youngman. I knew him and his parents really well.

RIP my friend!

Nesbitt was a good guy! Glad to see his memory still alive.

If you knew Chuck, you knew he was truly one of the good guys.

Miss you cousin!

Miss this dude

thank you for your service

Remembering you always Chuck

Rest on in peace…

Good officer

I remember him well

Great person who is truly missed.

A sad day I will always remember .

RIP prayers 🙏

He was a sweet person always laughing smiling

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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