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Sumter, South Carolina (June 1, 2011) – The City of Sumter announced today that longtime Chief of Police Patty Patterson will be retiring as head of the Sumter Police Department effective Sept. 1, 2011 and transitioning to the City’s Public Safety and Welfare Director. Patterson has served as Chief...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The National Association of Town Watch is sponsoring a nationwide crime prevention program on August 2, 2011 entitled “National Night Out.” “National Night Out” provides an opportunity for the City of Sumter to join forces with thousands of other communities across the country...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Sumter expresses its support of the United States' Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on September 11, 2011, in honor of the 10 th anniversary...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Our nation’s veterans have always fought with courage and honor, risking their lives to protect the American values of freedom and democracy. Many of our men and women in uniform have been wounded, many severely disabled, and many have lost their lives in the service of our...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2011, has been designated as “International Walk to School Day”. Hundreds of children could be saved each year if communities take steps to make pedestrian safety a priority. A lack of physical activity plays a leading role in rising rates of obesity, diabetes and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Domestic violence is a serious crime that affects people of all races, ages, gender, and income levels. Domestic violence is widespread and affects over 4 million Americans each year. One in three Americans have witnessed an incident of domestic violence. Children that grow up...