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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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Sumter Police Department
1 day ago
Sumter Police Department
An initial report this afternoon of a child abduction was determined by officers to be unfounded after the child was soon found safe with family members.
Please be aware that incident information heard by word of mouth on special apps and reported on social media sites is often unverified and should be treated as such.
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An initial report this afternoon of a child abduction was determined by officers to be unfounded after the child was soon found safe with family members. Please be aware that incident information heard by word of mouth on special apps and reported on social media sites is often unverified and should be treated as such. Wait before you share.
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Thanks to those who checked with us before sharing.

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🙏🙏🙏‼️ I'm glad that the child was found safe & sound .

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Kindra Woods

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I’m glad the child was found safe!

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Thank god

Ok we all know who the crazy woman is that has to put everything on here without actually knowing details. I however am so glad the child is safe!

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Sumter Police Department
1 day ago
Sumter Police Department
UPDATE (Sept. 28, 2023) Suspect William Brock turned himself in to police today and is being booked at the county detention center.

SEE HIM. CALL US: William Wallace Brock, 26, formerly of Manning, who is considered homeless/transient, is wanted in connection to an assault and armed robbery of a man Tuesday night.
Officers were notified before 10:45 p.m. after an injured man, 54, was brought in to Prisma Health Tuomey by a family member. He was treated and later released.
Anyone who sees Brock or knows where he can be found is asked to contact the Sumter Police Department immediately at 803-436-2700.
Tips can be submitted under the condition of anonymity to Crime Stoppers:
◾ Call 1-888-CRIME-SC
◾ Go online at P3tips.com, or
◾ Use the P3tips app that can be downloaded to your Apple or Android device.
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UPDATE (Sept. 28, 2023) Suspect William Brock turned himself in to police today and is being booked at the county detention center. SEE HIM. CALL US: William Wallace Brock, 26, formerly of Manning, who is considered homeless/transient, is wanted in connection to an assault and armed robbery of a man Tuesday night. Officers were notified before 10:45 p.m. after an injured man, 54, was brought in to Prisma Health Tuomey by a family member. He was treated and later released. Anyone who sees Brock or knows where he can be found is asked to contact the Sumter Police Department immediately at 803-436-2700. Tips can be submitted under the condition of anonymity to Crime Stoppers: ◾ Call 1-888-CRIME-SC ◾ Go online at P3tips.com, or ◾ Use the P3tips app that can be downloaded to your Apple or Android device. A cash reward of up to $2,500 may be available for information leading to an arrest.Image attachment
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UPDATE (Sept. 28, 2023) Suspect William Brock turned himself in to police today and is being booked at the county detention center.

Just sad 😢

What section of town has he been seen in or what area did this happen.

Terrible. Where exactly did this happen?

What happened?

Aww I was just with his brother the other day and he asked me have I talked to him

Free place to stay til y’all let him back out

By the looks of his face “he did it”

Yesss share and get this thug off the streets

Better be lucky my uncle okay 🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽

Sumter county y'all need to leave the south side alone we're good citizens of Sumter county something like this would have never happened on the south side of Sumter..🤷🏿‍♂️

WHY WHY WHY in the world are you assaulting an elderly man you POS?? Get a JOB!!!!

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Sumter Police Department
2 days ago
Sumter Police Department
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? A Lexington man is wanted in connection to a shooting that left a man injured earlier this month.
Common Leontaie Land-Nelson, 18, faces attempted murder and other charges in connection to the incident.
If you see Land-Nelson or know where he can be found call the Sumter Police Department immediately at 803-436-2700.
Tips can be submitted under the condition of anonymity to Crime Stoppers:
◾ Call 1-888-CRIME-SC
◾ Go online at P3tips.com, or
◾ Use the P3tips app that can be downloaded to your Apple or Android device.
A cash reward of up to $2,500 may be available for information leading to an arrest. ... See MoreSee Less
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? A Lexington man is wanted in connection to a shooting that left a man injured earlier this month. Common Leontaie Land-Nelson, 18, faces attempted murder and other charges in connection to the incident. If you see Land-Nelson or know where he can be found call the Sumter Police Department immediately at 803-436-2700. Tips can be submitted under the condition of anonymity to Crime Stoppers: ◾ Call 1-888-CRIME-SC ◾ Go online at P3tips.com, or ◾ Use the P3tips app that can be downloaded to your Apple or Android device. A cash reward of up to $2,500 may be available for information leading to an arrest.Image attachment
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Let's help our LEOs out. If you see him call the authorities immediately. We need to get these animals off the streets so that productive law abiding citizens can be safe. If you see something, say something.

I'm pretty sure he has been involved in alot of crimes that have been going on in Sumter!!

If only tags could be issued…

Sumter Police Department
3 days ago
Sumter Police Department
Here's an opportunity to shred unwanted, unneeded documents and protect your identity and other personal information from fraudsters...Mark your calendars! Tuesday, September 26, is Shred Day at the Sumter Civic Center (700 W Liberty St, Sumter, SC 29150). Bring your documents from 11 am – 2 pm for fast, immediate, and secure shredding by Shred360. In addition, we will be collecting monetary and snack donations to support Liberty STEAM Charter: A School of Inquiry, Innovation, & Impact backpack program. This event is open to members and non-members, so tell your friends! We can't wait to see you, rain or shine! ... See MoreSee Less
Heres an opportunity to shred unwanted, unneeded documents and protect your identity and other personal information from fraudsters...
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Brenda Infinger

Hey Sumter PD what was that wild car chase yesterday!

Really? Only those hours? Some of us have to work! This needs to be done on a weekend.

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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

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