06/08/2026
Starting tomorrow and on multiple upcoming days in June and July, the Dorchester County Sheriffโs Office will be doing some active shooter training at St. Johnโs Beloved Catholic Church on Sumter Ave. Please take the time to read their News Release.
The Dorchester County Sheriffโs Office will be conducting active shooter / active assailant training exercises at Saint John the Beloved Catholic Church, located at 28 Sumter Avenue in downtown Summerville, on multiple dates throughout June and July.
The training is designed to enhance deputiesโ preparedness and response capabilities during critical incidents involving active threats.
These realistic training scenarios provide valuable hands-on experience and help ensure law enforcement personnel are equipped to respond effectively to emergencies within our community.
Residents and citizens in the area should be aware that during the training exercises they may hear simulated gunfire (blank rounds), loud verbal commands, and other sounds associated with law enforcement response scenarios.
Additionally, members of the public may observe deputies carrying training weapons, moving rapidly between structures, or conducting tactical operations on church grounds.
To help avoid confusion and notify the public, the Dorchester County Sheriffโs Office Training Unit will place signage around the church property indicating that law enforcement training is underway.
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The Dorchester County Sheriffโs Office appreciates the cooperation and understanding of residents and businesses in the area as deputies participate in this important training.
