Bishopville's 1st African-American male police chief retires after serving 21 years

BY KAREEM WILSON
kareem@theitem.com
Posted 8/12/21

Bishopville Police Chief Calvin Collins pulls out his radio from his side and places it on the table in front of him.

He turns the dial and speaks into it. His voice quavers as he gives his final sign-off after 21 years of service in the police …

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