Sumter Police Department                                                   

City/County Law Enforcement Center
107 East Hampton Ave.                                                                  
Sumter, SC 29150
803-436-2700

Welcome to the Sumter Police Department. The Sumter Police Department is a accredited agency and continues to assess and improve to meet the needs of the citizens in the City of Sumter.

The Sumter Police Department is located in the City-County Law Enforcement Center. This center is occupied by the City Police Department and the County Sheriff's Department. This joint operation is unique and beneficial to the City and County Citizens. With shared communications (dispatch) central telecommunications, records, administration and work jointly to protect and serve the needs of the citizens both departments are on alert and aware of their surroundings within the City and County at all times.

The Sumter Police Department welcomes you to move through this section of the City Web Site and if you are unable to find the information you need please call or send an email to our Sumter Police Department with your suggestion or request so that we may serve you better.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of The Sumter Police Department to devote our resources to the task of preserving peace and order, protecting life and property, and the vigorous enforcement of all laws in a fair and impartial manner. We strive to treat all people with respect, fairness and compassion. We are committed to serving our community to enhance the quality of life and to nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics. Our officers are determined to serve as a deterrent to crime, develop relationships with community groups, residential and business organizations, and promote an environment receptive to tourism and visitors.

We are also dedicated to our personnel by providing continuous training and educational development, as well as career enhancement opportunities.

The Sumter Police Department has a history of quality service to the community and will continue to strive for excellence as a Nationally Accredited Agency.