Chester, SC – The Chester County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday morning that all administrative and non-emergency phone lines into the Chester Law Enforcement Center are currently down due to a service provider issue.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the 911 emergency line remains operational, ensuring that emergency calls are still being received. However, other lines — including those for the Detention Center, Non-Emergency, and Administrative offices — are temporarily unavailable.
Officials said they are working closely with the service provider to restore communication as quickly as possible. No timeline has yet been released for full restoration, but the department has assured residents that updates will be shared as the situation develops.
Residents needing immediate assistance are urged to use 911 only for emergencies until service is restored. For all other matters, the Sheriff’s Office advises waiting until the non-emergency lines are back online.
The outage affects both incoming and outgoing administrative calls, which may delay responses to routine inquiries or requests for information.
This is a developing story, and the Sheriff’s Office will post updates on its official Facebook page (@ChesterSCSheriff) as new details become available.
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