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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DREAM WALK TRAFFIC ALERT:
City and county law enforcement will begin traffic control and security measures for the MLK Jr. Day Dream Walk after 9 a.m. Monday.
Registration for the walk begins at 8:30 a.m. on the USC Sumter campus followed by a program of celebration at 9 a.m. and the three-mile walk.
Drivers in the area during the time of the walk are asked to be extra cautious and follow guidance provided by officers.
Normal traffic flow is expected to resume by 11:30 a.m.
The event is sponsored annually by USC Sumter, Morris College and Central Carolina Technical College.
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DREAM WALK TRAFFIC ALERT:
City and county law enforcement will begin traffic control and security measures for the MLK Jr. Day Dream Walk after 9 a.m. Monday.
Registration for the walk begins at 8:30 a.m. on the USC Sumter campus followed by a program of celebration at 9 a.m. and the three-mile walk. 
Drivers in the area during the time of the walk are asked to be extra cautious and follow guidance provided by officers.
Normal traffic flow is expected to resume by 11:30 a.m.
The event is sponsored annually by USC Sumter, Morris College and Central Carolina Technical College.

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We enjoy the walk every year! Such a great time with the community.

RUNAWAY: Officers are working to find Khalese Benjamin, 16.
Benjamin was last seen Friday morning at her British Lane home before leaving without permission and has not returned.
She is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 160 lbs. and has long black and blond braids. A clothing description was not available.
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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RUNAWAY: Officers are working to find Khalese Benjamin, 16.
Benjamin was last seen Friday morning at her British Lane home before leaving without permission and has not returned.
She is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 160 lbs. and has long black and blond braids. A clothing description was not available.
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 Khalese.

We are circulating the alert and actively monitoring for any updates on the missing individual

Please come home soon 🙏

This child keeps running away. What's wrong at home?

🙏🙏please be return safe 🙏

Praying they find her safe

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Praying for safe return

Prayers for her safety and a swift return home

Sending Prayers

Praying for safely back home with families no friends out here call the police take you home

Pray for her safety 💕

Praying this young lady is found safe and returns home extremely soon ..

Please come home soon 🙏

God please send her home safely to her family! 🙏🙏🙏

Bikers Against Trafficking SC had put the word out!

Praying for a safe return home 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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PROMOTIONS EARNED: Several Sumter PD employees were recognized this morning on their recent promotions:
🔹Cpl. Trey Hunter
🔹Cpl. Thomas Yeager
🔹Sarah Russell, E-911 Center coordinator
🔹Shirrell Scarborough, TCO III (telecommunications officer)

Congratulations to all!
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PROMOTIONS EARNED: Several Sumter PD employees were recognized this morning on their recent promotions:
🔹Cpl. Trey Hunter
🔹Cpl. Thomas Yeager
🔹Sarah Russell, E-911 Center coordinator
🔹Shirrell Scarborough, TCO III (telecommunications officer)

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Elisabeth Miller Yeager look at your man!!!

Congratulations to you all

Congratulations 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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Congrats Thomas!

Congratulations!!!

CongratulationsNow go out there and do a great job. Need to go to the handicapped parking spots and the people that are not handicapped.Give them tickets.It's ridiculous.Especially at walmart.

Congratulations and thanks for the job you all do

Congratulations keep up the good work

Congratulations everyone!

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Congratulations to all on their promotion

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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