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.
SEE TRACKS? THINK TRAIN WEEK -- Sept. 15-21. 2025
Signs and signals alert drivers and pedestrians to the potential dangers associated with train tracks and crossings.
This "See Tracks? Think Train Week," Operation Lifesaver Inc. offers the following safety tips (oli.org/safety-near-trains/track-safety-basics) to "Stop Track Tragedies":
⚠️ Freight trains don't travel at fixed times. Schedules for passenger trains often change. Always expect a train.
⚠️ All train tracks are private property. Never walk on tracks; it's illegal trespass and highly dangerous.
⚠️ It takes the average freight train traveling 55 mph more than a mile—the length of 18 football fields—to stop. Trains cannot stop quickly.
⚠️Trains have the right of way 100% of the time over pedestrians and vehicles, including police and emergency vehicles.
⚠️ Trains overhang tracks. Stay 15 feet back from the tracks. Always assume railroad tracks are in use, even if there are weeds or the track looks unused.
️⚠️ Trains can move on any track, in either direction at any time. Sometimes its cars are pushed by locomotives instead of being pulled, which is especially true in commuter and light rail passenger service.
⚠️ Trains are quieter and moving faster than you think – only trains belong on the tracks.
⚠️ Remember to cross train tracks ONLY at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings, and obey warning signs and signals posted there.
⚠️ Stay alert around railroad tracks. Refrain from texting, using headphones or other distractions that would prevent you from hearing an approaching train.
If you have questions or concerns regarding tracks and crossings within Sumter's city limits, contact the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700.
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"Enough is enough," -- Mike Oliver, chief of staff of the state Department of Public Safety.
The state Department of Public Safety held a news conference this morning to announce Operation of Keep Us Safe, an initiative to address inattentive driving and failure to move over as first responders and other workers attend to matters along state and local roads.
S.C. Highway Patrol Col. Chris Williamson called the apparent trend of drivers not moving over when they see flashing lights as a "blatant disregard for safety that seems to be running rampant."
In recent weeks, those of us locally have heard the stories of state officers who were either killed or seriously injured while doing their jobs after being struck by a passing vehicle.
Our officers at the Sumter Police Department ask that drivers pay attention, slow down and move over when they see flashing lights of officers, deputies and troopers, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Department, S.C. Department of Transportation workers, tow drivers or any department, agency or business whose job it is to work along the road.
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Put push guards on these vehicles and allow them to move people outta their ways with zero recourse! Maybe if law enforcement quit coddling law breakers and held em accountable, then this would not of gained so much ground.
Please, write tickets to those who don’t pull over. Maybe have police follow ambulances?
UPDATE(Sept. 13, 2025): Ms. Grant was located Friday night. She is safe.
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RUNAWAY: Officers are working to find Harmoni Tashonique Grant, 16.
Grant, of Hauser Street, was last seen after 3 p.m. today at her home. Grant has left home before without permission. It is unclear whether she is walking or may have gotten a ride.
Grant is 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs about 210 lbs., has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a white shirt and khaki pants.
If you see her or know where she is, please call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700 or the nearest law enforcement agency. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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UPDATE(Sept. 13, 2025): Ms. Grant was located Friday night. She is safe.
Please go home sweetie...everyone is worried about you,we all praying for you to return home safe
Praying for my niece daughter lord let her be ok we all love you harmoni .so please go home we all have heartfelt love for you .
SOS - Missing Persons has shared this missing persons post in the hopes that it may help to find Harmoni.
Prayers 🙏❤️
Wishing Harmoni Tashonique Grant a safe return home🙏🏾
GO HOME BABY HOPE YOU ARE SAFE BABY CALL YOUR MOM OR ANY FAMILY MEMBER THEY ARE WORRIED ABOUT YOU BABY GIRL
Praying for safe return
Hope she's safe 🙏
Praying for her safe return
Prayers you are fount safe Hun. Go home to your mom she loves you so much sweetie🩷🩷
Please go home sugar auntie loves you
Cousin baby please return home ❤️
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😔🙏🏼 Praying for #HarmoniTashoniqueGrant's safety protection and good health and swift return home 🙏🏼💓
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God is good all time Amen 🙏
2nd time this week .. maybe needs displined school or a scare for a tour djj 🤷
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Praying for her well-being 🙏
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UPDATE: Ms. Grant has returned home.
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RUNAWAY: Officers are working to find Harmoni Tashonique Grant, 16.
Grant, of Hauser Street, was last seen Sept. 1. She has left home without permission in the past but usually returns.
Grant is 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs about 210 lbs., has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a white shirt and khaki pants.
If you see her or know where she is, please call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700 or the nearest law enforcement agency. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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UPDATE: Ms. Grant has returned home.
🙏🏽🙏🏽 safe return home
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Sharing with prayers 🙏 that Harmoni will be found to www.facebook.com/groups/1531687400830069/?ref=share&mibextid=adzO7l
Praise the Lord
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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:
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