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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Executive Staff

Get to know the executive staff of the Sumter Police Department

Divisions

Explore the different divisions of the Sumter Police Department.

Community Programs

Learn about the programs behind our community-oriented policing approach.

Careers

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Testimonials

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The Sumter Community

Discover the beautiful town of Sumter, SC that we call home.

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BACK TO SCHOOL BASH 2025
Join Sumter PD, area first responders and our community partners as we join with local families to celebrate the upcoming school year!
Hope to see you from 10 a.m. until noon July 23 at the Birnie Hope Center, South Purdy Street.
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BACK TO SCHOOL BASH 2025
Join Sumter PD, area first responders and our community partners as we join with local families to celebrate the upcoming school year!
Hope to see you from 10 a.m. until noon July 23 at the Birnie Hope Center, South Purdy Street.

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Hi, are we having fireworks at Dillon Park tonight?!

Stay safe

Stay safe & strong, SPD! Thank you!!

Stay safe

Donโ€™t post your holiday/vacation plans on social media. You never know whoโ€™s ๐Ÿ‘€. ... See MoreSee Less

80 CommentsComment on Facebook

Sound like you wanna know the moves this Friday?

So…… where everyone going for the fourth?

sound like yal the one tryna set somebody up to get got๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€

Ima be right here, in my house! If they are watching, they should know so is the security system! ๐Ÿ˜‰

That’s what cameras are for duh you gone see this movie ๐Ÿคฃ

Right the superstars home always got broken into when had an away game

I'm leaving doors unlocked and windows cracked opened. I will be on the road Wednesday night and not returning until Monday morning. Come play - FAFO LMAO

Just hanging home with 2 friends- smith and Wesson

The streets are watching

Is yall gonna give me my car back today or not?๐Ÿค”

Some people gotta post their entire life on social media!

Your right, wait ti you get and post what you did

Post when you get HOME! ๐Ÿ  ๐Ÿ˜Š

Who really over this page๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

Easy, we broke and always home. Y’all pull up.

The realest one is don’t post your favorite fishing spots…. People be thieves

That snake in the grass waiting to bite

I always do it when I'm back home,see who's shows up... gives my dogs & I little bit of excitement

Right! I always post after vacation photos. U just don’t know telling everyone your house is empty.

People are quick to post that We're having a blast in Miami!! Loose lips for sure..

Blue chews 20$ a chew

Gives criminals a shopping list when you do just saying I work to hard for everything I got to come home to nothing

What is that for y’all to say ? Y’all suppose to serve and protect

I will be Ukraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ for the Forth ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€

Don't even tell friends and co-workers. Only let those immediate family members know. Sometimes you can't tell family. When people tell me something personal, it stays personal. It's no one's business where you go.

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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