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.
ON THE JOB. CONNECTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY: Officer Wiechering and his shift members met Cooper and Colton in November but wanted to make sure they had an opportunity to visit the police department.
Cooper, in particular, thought it would be appropriate to wear his uniform for the occasion.
This afternoon, Officer Wiechering, Sgt. Maj. J. Sinkler and Sgt. G. Atkinson met the brothers and their mom for a special tour of the building.
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Love this...Too cute!! 💙
We loved seeing them!! Too cute!
Making a difference in the community ❤️
Kim N Jim Wiechering
STOP and APPLY! We're looking for a dependable adult who is willing to make a difference in the community as a School Crossing Guard.
Crossing guards help children navigate traffic in school zones within the city. They also assist officers with traffic flow and parking during special events.
For a few hours each school day, crossing guards earn a wage for their service while having the flexibility to do the things they want or need to do during the remainder of the day.
If interested, Sumter PD recruitment officer, Lt. T. Gayle, would love to speak with you. She can be reached at 803-436-2701 or email her at tgayle@sumtersc.gov.
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Damn just cause I’m a felony I can’t direct traffic?🤣 crazy work but idc imma still make mine just tryna yk yeah
UPDATE (Jan. 5, 2026): Mr. Williams was located this morning. He is safe.
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MISSING: Officers are working to find Shadeer Williams, 35.
Williams, of Cherokee Street, has not had contact with relatives since a Christmas Day family gathering at a Bay Blossom Avenue residence.
He is 6 feet tall, weighs about 190 lbs. and was last seen wearing black pants and a black shirt.
If you have seen him or know where he is, please call the Sumter Police Department, 803-436-2700, or the nearest law enforcement agency. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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UPDATE (Jan. 5, 2026): Mr. Williams was located this morning. He is safe.
Man Smoke ain Missing 🤣
He looks like a man we saw at the pig on Lafayette last night
If anyone see my nephew Shadeer please reach out let him know his family is looking for him.
Please pray for my brother safety return back home🙏🏾
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UPDATE (10:38 a.m. Jan. 6, 2026): Mr. Givens was located and is safe.
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RUNAWAY: Officers are working to locate Tayon Givens, 16.
Givens of John Street was last seen Thursday by a family member and has not returned home.
He is 6 feet tall weighs about 170 lbs. and was wearing an orange and black jacket, black jeans, and multi-colored Jordan sneakers.
If you see him or know where he is, please call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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UPDATE (10:38 a.m. Jan. 6, 2026): Mr. Givens was located and is safe.
SOS - Missing Persons has shared this missing persons post in the hopes that it may help to find Tayon.
Praying for his safety 🙏
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Be careful out there, Tayon!
God please bring this baby home safe.
Im not saying hes not missing🤔and if he is🙏🏿praying for his safe return. But the police be lying..🤥
He will be in my prayers,God Bless You and keep him safe GOD 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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He at that old lady house 🤣🤣🤣
My he found safely unharmed Praying 🙏 for a safe return 🙏
Thank you so much, I appreciate you letting me know that everything is fine and I thank you and God Bless You for being so Wonderful and kind 👍👍👍
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I pray He's found safe and unharmed in Jesus name Amen ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾 🙌🏾
Sending prayers for Tayon's safe return 🙏
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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:
