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.
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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As a participant in the Parade, we were told that the road closures start at 1:15 so people that are dropping us off at one location aren’t able to get back across to their locations. If you guys have them blocked off at 11:30 please advise
Be nicer to have it at dark so the lights are nicer..🙄🙄🙄
Eloise Bracey
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.
praying for a safe recovery home
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.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Heavenly Father please bring her home safely
Oh my. Prayers for her and the entire family. We love you guys.
Lord please keep her safe.
Praying she’s found safe soon🙏
Thank you God for bringing her home safely!❤️🙏❤️
Praying
Thank you Jesus I'm so glad she's home safely
Prayers for Zoe's safety and well-being, may she return home soon.
Praying for Zoe's safe return 🙏
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 🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏
Prayers!!!!!!
Praying she's home soon. Such a beautiful daughter
Praying for her safety ❤️
Praying for Zoe's safe return and well-being.
Prayers
Praying for a safe return to her family 🙏
God , please keep her safe!!!!!
Praying over her precious life.
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Prayers
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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Help Cram-a-Cruiser this Saturday with new, unwrapped toys for local youngsters....
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LETTERS FOR SANTA
Once again, like magic, a special mailbox appeared in front of the Sumter Police Department, 335 N. Lafayette Drive, and is ready to receive Letters for Santa.
Letters placed in the box no later than Dec. 21 will be whisked away to the North Pole in hopes of the sender getting a response from merry ol' St. Nick in time for Christmas.
The letters do not require postage. However, Santa asks that you include your name and address in order for him to respond.
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So if I put my letter in there Santa gone give me everything I put in that list ? I got a whole bunch of expensive things😂
How lovely 🥰
Linda Louise Eaddy
Johanna Diaz
Madison Ardis
Linda Louise Eaddy
Hillary Brisson Nielsen
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:
