Lancaster PD

🚔 MONDAY SAFETY REMINDER

Whether you're heading to work, school, running errands, or just enjoying the week, take a few extra seconds to think about your safety.

🔹 Lock your vehicle.
🔹 Remove valuables from plain sight.
🔹 Pay attention to your surroundings.
🔹 Slow down and obey traffic laws.
🔹 If something doesn't feel right, trust your instincts.

Small steps can make a big difference.

The Lancaster Police Department is proud to serve, protect, and work alongside our community every day.

💙 Stay safe, Lancaster!

❤️ CHIEF ROPER’S 4TH ANNUAL HOOPS FOR HOPE IS COMING!

Mark your calendars! We’re getting ready for another great day of basketball, fun, and community at Chief Roper’s 4th Annual Hoops for Hope!

📅 September 19, 2026
📍 Gay Street Basketball Courts
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Come out and enjoy:

🏀 Free Throw Contest
🏀 Dunking Contest
🏀 Three-Point Shootout
🏀 High School Students vs. Lancaster Police Department — the main event!
🍧 Free hotdogs, drinks & shaved ice
🤝 Community resource booths
🏆 Prizes for contest winners

Registration begins at 10:00 AM, with the main event tipping off at 1:00 PM.

Want to participate in one of the contests? Register in advance by emailing [email protected].

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come spend the day with us!

🏀 Let’s build a stronger community together. 💙

🔒 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗚𝘂𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 🔒

The Lancaster Police Department is proud to offer FREE gun locks and firearm safety information through Project ChildSafe, a nationwide firearm safety education program.

Responsible gun ownership means safely securing your fi****ms to help prevent theft, accidents, and unauthorized access. By using a gun lock or secure storage, you can help keep your family and our community safe.

𝐆𝐮𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬:
• Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.
• Keep fi****ms secured and out of the reach of children.
• Never point a firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot.
• Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire.
• Never rely solely on a firearm's safety mechanism.

Free gun locks are available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Lancaster Police Department, 405 E. Arch Street.

Own it. Respect it. Secure it.

🍻🚫 BUZZED DRIVING IS DRUNK DRIVING.

If you've been drinking, don't get behind the wheel.

Alcohol can affect your judgment, reaction time, coordination, and decision-making long before you realize you're impaired.

Make a plan BEFORE you drink.

✔️ Designate a sober driver
✔️ Use a rideshare service
✔️ Call a friend or family member
✔️ Stay where you are until you're sober

One decision can change everything.

Arrive alive. Your family is counting on you.

💙 From all of us at the Lancaster Police Department, please make the right choice.

🌙 LANCASTER, IT'S 9 PM...

Before you call it a night, here's your reminder:

🔐 Lock the doors.
🚗 Lock the car.
📱 Take your phone with you.
💡 Turn on the outside lights.

And if you're heading home after a night out, don't drink and drive.

Take care of yourself. Take care of your neighbors. And get home safe. 💙

Goodnight, Lancaster! 🚔

🚔 LOOKING FOR A CAREER WITH PURPOSE?

The Lancaster Police Department in South Carolina is looking for people who want to make a difference in the community they serve.

A career in law enforcement isn't just a job. It's an opportunity to help people, protect your community, build relationships, and be part of something bigger than yourself.

👮 WHY LANCASTER POLICE DEPARTMENT?

✔️ Paid training
✔️ Sign-on bonus for certified officers
✔️ State retirement
✔️ Health insurance
✔️ Employee Assistance Program
✔️ Paid time off
✔️ Take-home vehicle program
✔️ Free City Nurse Practitioner services
✔️ Nationally accredited through CALEA

At Lancaster PD, we are committed to professional excellence and providing the highest level of service to our community.

If you're at least 21, have a valid South Carolina driver's license, and a high school diploma or GED, we'd love to hear from you.

Your next chapter could start with LPD.

Apply here to start your career at Lancaster PD: https://www.lancastercitysc.com/338/Job-Opportunities

congratulates all new drivers on their success. We kindly remind families to exercise caution when sharing these milestones online. Please ensure all personal details remain private to protect against potential fraud and identity theft. 🚗

🚔𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and join us from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐛𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 & 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 for an evening of fun and fellowship!

National Night Out is all about bringing neighbors and law enforcement together to build stronger relationships and safer communities. Whether you're coming to meet your local first responders, enjoy family-friendly activities, grab a bite to eat, or simply spend time with friends and neighbors, there's something for everyone!

✨ Here's what you can expect:
🚔 Meet your local heroes
🎉 Family fun & activities
🍔 Food & treats
🎶 Music & festivities
🤝 Opportunities to connect with your community

🐾 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! The Lancaster County Animal Shelter will also be joining us with several adoptable pets looking for loving homes. Who knows... you just might meet your furever friend!

This event is 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 and open to the public, so bring the whole family and come celebrate what makes Lancaster County such a special place to call home.

We can't wait to see you there!


Lancaster County Sheriff's Office SC

8-13-2026 UPDATE: Camille Hammond has been located and is safe. Thanks to all who shared.

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🚨 MISSING PERSON 🚨

The Lancaster Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Camille Hammond.
Camille was last seen today August 12, 2026 at approximately 2:55 p.m. leaving MUSC-Lancaster in South Carolina. She was last seen wearing a green T-shirt, dark blue cardigan, and blue jean capri pants.

If you have seen Camille or have any information about her whereabouts, please contact the Lancaster Police Department at 803-283-3313. If you know her current location, call 911.

Please share this post to help us locate Camille and bring her home safely.

Update - 8-16-2026 - Abegail Grace Murray has been located and is safe. Thank you to all who shared the post and helped find her.
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🚨Missing Juvenile Alert 🚨

The Lancaster Police Department is asking for your help locating 15-year-old Abegail Grace Murray. Abegail was last seen around 2:00 a.m. on August 11, 2026 in the West Meeting Street area.

Description:
• 5’6” | 160 lbs
• Brown hair | Brown eyes
• Clothing and destination unknown

📞 If you have seen Abegail or have any information, please call the Lancaster Police Department at 803-283-3313 or dial 911.

Please share! One share could help bring Abegail home safely. ❤️