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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RUNAWAY: Officers are working to find Kristin Janay Sigler, 14.
Sigler, of Gilbert St. did not return home after school today. A text message indicated she may have gone to a friend's without permission.
Sigler is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 125 lbs. and was last seen wearing light blue jeans, a blue and gray jacket and black slides.
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 Kristin Janay Sigler, 14.
Sigler, of Gilbert St. did not return home after school today. A text message indicated she may have gone to a friends without permission.
Sigler is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 125 lbs. and was last seen wearing light blue jeans, a blue and gray jacket and black slides.
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.

8 CommentsComment on Facebook

SOS - Missing Persons has shared this missing persons post in the hopes that it may help to find Kristin.

Sumter police display more runaways than people that are actually missing. Why is that? Just asking

Shared in Connecticut 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Prayers sent 🙏

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Prayers

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MISSING: Officers are working to find Katelyn Elizabeth Barrett, 29.
Barrett was last seen at her Phelps Street home on Tuesday (Jan. 20) while riding an aqua-blue-colored bike and wearing a camo shirt and a gray cap and overcoat.
She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 130 lbs.
If you see her or know where she might be, please call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700. Always dial 911 in an emergency.
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MISSING: Officers are working to find Katelyn Elizabeth Barrett, 29.
Barrett was last seen at her Phelps Street home on Tuesday (Jan. 20) while riding an aqua-blue-colored bike and wearing a camo shirt and a gray cap and overcoat.
She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 130 lbs.
If you see her or know where she might be, please call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700. Always dial 911 in an emergency.

74 CommentsComment on Facebook

Thank y’all so very much for the support, SHE IS FOUND! Thank god

A girl came into the guignard diner today with a cap and like a over throw thing to use the restroom we were busy so I didnt get a good look at her... does she possibly have blonde hair now?

I know where she is, she is safe

I pray she's found safe and unharmed in Jesus name Amen❤️❤️ 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Great news

Praying for safe return 🙏🏼

Hallelujah

Praying for her safety.

Prayers for her safe return and family, in Jesus name.

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Praying for Katelyn to be found safe!!

Sending prayers for safe return🙏🙏🙏

Brandy B Stevens that’s near us 😳🙏

Was the PD contacted that she’s safe

Much prayers

Prayers for all!

Prayers fpr God's covering and safely back home

Prayers for safe return

Shared with prayers 🙏

Praying for quick and safe return.

Safe Return Home

Praying for safe return

She will eventually come home..lol

God is good!

Praise the Lord, she is safe!!

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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