Message from the Chief The Sumter Police Department is committed to making the City of Sumter a safe environment for its citizens and visitors alike by providing premier law enforcement services. Russell F. Roark III, Chief of Police

Chief Russell F. Roark, III – Sumter Police Chief Russell F. Roark, III, began his law enforcement career when he joined the South Carolina Highway Patrol in 1982. Stationed initially in Sumter, he worked in the Midlands throughout his career, serving as Captain of Troop 1 comprised of Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Richland and Sumter counties. He was promoted to Colonel of the Highway Patrol in 2003. During his tenure as Colonel, he was instrumental in the development of many life-saving traffic safety campaigns, the creation of the Highway Patrol’s Victim Services Unit, and the creation of a support group for the families of highway fatality victims. Chief Roark retired from the Highway Patrol in 2008 and joined the Sumter Police Department as Deputy Chief in 2009. He was named Chief of Police in September 2011. Chief Roark’s policing philosophies place strong emphasis on both policing through community partnerships as well as intelligence-led policing. Chief Roark is a graduate of St. Leo University, the South Carolina Executive Institute, and the FBI National Academy and was the 2006 recipient of the Strom Thurmond Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement.

Contact - Chief Russell F. Roark III

DO NOT REPORT CRIMES OR INCIDENTS OF ANY TYPE OVER THE INTERNET OR BY E-MAIL. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 911.

Contact the Chief's office:
aheckle@sumter-sc.com
(803) 436-2739

News and Events

The Sumter Police Department’s Police Reserve Program offers individuals a challenging opportunity to be of service to their follow citizens. As a reserve officer, you will assist the regular members of the department in the fulfillment of its Commitment to Service.
Read More... Updated 6-18-2013

The Sumter Police Department has arrested a 44 year old man in connection with an indecent exposure incident. Sumter Police arrested Kevin Christopher Hair yesterday afternoon after he was observed in a Broad Street department store masturbating in the Men’s Clothing section.
Read More... Updated 5-29-2013

A 20 year old man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a female this morning. The incident happened at approximately 9:30am while the victim, a 55 year old female...
Read More... Updated 5-30-2013

Sumter Police are searching for a 27 year old Sumter man believed to be involved in a shooting incident that took place last night...
Read More... Updated 5-31-2013

Guiding Principles

Mission Statement:
It is the mission of the Sumter Police Department to fairly and impartially enforce the laws of the City of Sumter and State of South Carolina in order to protect life and property and to preserve peace and order for the citizens and visitors of the City of Sumter.

Commitments

Community:
We believe that strong relationships between law enforcement and citizens are the foundation to creating safe, healthy communities. The Sumter Police Department is committed to community oriented policing strategies, building trust, communication and cooperation between officers and the community.

Employees:
We believe that a law enforcement agency is only as strong as its employees. We are committed to providing our officers with the resources, training and support they need to efficiently, effectively and safely execute their duties as law enforcement officers. It is the diversity of our workforce that provides the foundation for building strong relationships throughout our community.

Public Trust:
We believe that a law enforcement agency is charged with upholding a city's most valuable attribute, the public trust. We are committed to maintaining the public trust by conducting ourselves professionally at all times, by treating all persons fairly and with respect.

Local Agency Contacts

DO NOT REPORT CRIMES OR INCIDENTS OF ANY TYPE OVER THE INTERNET OR BY E-MAIL. DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OR SERIOUSNESS OF THE INCIDENT, EITHER CALL 911 OR (803) 436-2700.

Main Line: 803-436-2700 Dept. of Motor Vehicles: 803-775-8559 Animal Control: 803-436-2066 SPCA: 803-773-9292 Probation & Parole: 803-778-5185	Family Court: 803-436-2366 Water Dept: 803-436-2541 Sumter-Lee Regional: 803-436-2346 Highway Patrol: 803-775-5353 Magistrate’s Court: 803-436-2280

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The Sumter City Police Department is committed to ensuring that its employees perform their duties with professional competence and discipline. The integrity of SPD is enhanced by open communication between citizens and the department. Therefore, all complaints, whether by citizens or employees, will be accepted and fully investigated. At no time should an SPD employee discourage, intimidate, or otherwise coerce anyone desiring to file a complaint. However, persons filing false or frivolous reports are subject to criminal prosecution

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