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Jason Umberger

@ChiefDeLandPD
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Joined June 2014
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Great night out at Blue Culinary Studio downtown DeLand with our DeLand Police Athletic League kids cooking class! Had the honor of being a Judge! Kids did such a great job - everything was delicious! Thanks to our local business community for all their support!
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DeLand PD Proudly Pins Two New Officers - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: DeLand PD Proudly Pins Two New Officers

NEWS POST: DeLand PD Proudly Pins Two New Officers

At last night’s Commission Meeting, the DeLand Police Department proudly pinned two new officers, as they were officially introduced to the community. Officer Mekhi Farmer was sworn in on September...

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DeLand Police Officers Are Teaching D.A.R.E. in Local Classrooms All School Year Long - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: DeLand Police Officers Are Teaching D.A.R.E. in Local

NEWS POST: DeLand Police Officers Are Teaching D.A.R.E. in Local

Did you know DeLand Police officers teach D.A.R.E. classes during the school year? Our officers are in the classroom helping students build the skills to make safe, healthy choices, from resisting...

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WANTED WEDNESDAY: Edward Cotton - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: WANTED WEDNESDAY: Edward Cotton

NEWS POST: WANTED WEDNESDAY: Edward Cotton

It’s WANTED WEDNESDAY! The DeLand Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Edward Cotton, who has an active felony warrant for failure of career offender to properly register.Cot...

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Save the Date! National Night Out Is Now October 27 at Earl Brown Park in DeLand - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
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NEWS POST: Save the Date! National Night Out Is Now October 27 at

NEW DATE! National Night Out in DeLand has been rescheduled!National Night Out is now Tuesday, October 27, 2026.Join us for a FREE night of community fun!

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Faith Community Prays for DeLand Police Officers as Faith in Blue Week Begins - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: Faith Community Prays for DeLand Police Officers as Faith

NEWS POST: Faith Community Prays for DeLand Police Officers as Faith

On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Concerned Clergy of West Volusia invited the DeLand Police Department’s senior command staff and members of our Patrol Division to its monthly meeting at Greater...

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DeLand PD's Crime Scene Unit Recognized For National Forensic Science Week - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: DeLand PD's Crime Scene Unit Recognized For National

NEWS POST: DeLand PD's Crime Scene Unit Recognized For National

This week we're recognizing the DeLand Police Department's Crime Scene Unit, in honor of National Forensic Science Week. This crucial team collects evidence, processes scenes, and helps turn clues...

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DELTONA MAN ARRESTED IN RELATION TO SHOOTING IN GREENBOROUGH LOOP SUBDIVISION - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
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NEWS POST: DELTONA MAN ARRESTED IN RELATION TO SHOOTING IN

DeLand Police Department officers responded to a reported shooting with injuries on Aug. 13, 2026, in the area of Greenborough Loop.

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DeLand Police Athletic League Grateful For $10,000 Donation From Volusia County Church - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: DeLand Police Athletic League Grateful For $10,000

NEWS POST: DeLand Police Athletic League Grateful For $10,000

The DeLand Police Department is incredibly grateful to the First Congregational Church of Orange City, United Church of Christ, for their generous $10,000 donation to DPAL (DeLand Police Athletic...

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The Importance Of Active Shooter Training: Explained By Chief Jason Umberger - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: The Importance Of Active Shooter Training: Explained By

NEWS POST: The Importance Of Active Shooter Training: Explained By

Training like it matters, because it does.Chief Jason Umberger breaks down why active shooter training is a top priority for DPD officers, and how constant preparation helps keep our community safe....

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H.O.P.E. Panel Brings DeLand Community and Law Enforcement Together for Open Dialogue - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: H.O.P.E. Panel Brings DeLand Community and Law Enforcement

NEWS POST: H.O.P.E. Panel Brings DeLand Community and Law Enforcement

Thank you to everyone who came out to last night's H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Through Partnership & Engagement) community event at the Chisholm Community Center! It was a powerful evening of open,...

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e-MMDs in the City of DeLand - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
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PAGE: e-MMDs in the City of DeLand

The City of DeLand has taken a proactive stance on enforcing safety rules for e-micromobility devices (e-MMDs).Why have we taken such a proactive stance?• Safety first: These ordinances protect...

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Mark Your Calendars: National Night Out Is Coming To DeLand - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: Mark Your Calendars: National Night Out Is Coming To DeLand

NEWS POST: Mark Your Calendars: National Night Out Is Coming To DeLand

National Night Out is coming to DeLand! Join us for a FREE night of community fun! Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Earl Brown Park — 750 S. Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724 We'll see you...

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Remembering 9/11: DeLand Honors First Responders 25 Years Later at Fire Station 81 - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: Remembering 9/11: DeLand Honors First Responders 25 Years

NEWS POST: Remembering 9/11: DeLand Honors First Responders 25 Years

Today marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001, a day that changed our nation and reminded us all of the courage and sacrifice of our first responders.

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Wanted Wednesday Tips Help Lead to Arrest of DeLand Fugitive Hiding Out in Michigan - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: Wanted Wednesday Tips Help Lead to Arrest of DeLand

NEWS POST: Wanted Wednesday Tips Help Lead to Arrest of DeLand

Tyler Scott Hawkins, 26, a registered sex offender out of DeLand, is now behind bars thanks to YOU. Hawkins skipped town in August without registering his new address, as required by law. A warrant...

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DeLand PD to Join H.O.P.E. Panel for Open Dialogue on Policing and the Law - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: DeLand PD to Join H.O.P.E. Panel for Open Dialogue on

NEWS POST: DeLand PD to Join H.O.P.E. Panel for Open Dialogue on

DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger and Captain Prurince Dice will be on the panel at the H.O.P.E. community event this Monday, September 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chisholm Community Center. Come...

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Patrolling DeLand Ep. 3: DeLand High School - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: Patrolling DeLand Ep. 3: DeLand High School

NEWS POST: Patrolling DeLand Ep. 3: DeLand High School

Attention all DeLand High School students and parentsThere are some new rules and changes to this school year. School Resource Officer Frage breaks down important safety information you need to...

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GRAND JURY INDICTS DELAND MAN IN CONNECTION WITH MURDER OF JOSEPH SPRUCK - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: GRAND JURY INDICTS DELAND MAN IN CONNECTION WITH MURDER OF

NEWS POST: GRAND JURY INDICTS DELAND MAN IN CONNECTION WITH MURDER OF

DeLAND, Fla.

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The work continues as we promised teapawt.org/delandpd/status/208574…
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DeLand Police Arrest Second Suspect in Double Homicide Investigation - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: DeLand Police Arrest Second Suspect in Double Homicide

NEWS POST: DeLand Police Arrest Second Suspect in Double Homicide

The DeLand Police Department, working with law enforcement partners in Lake County, arrested a second individual Friday morning around 6:49 a.m. in connection with a double homicide investigation.D...

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DELAND POLICE MAKE ARREST IN DOUBLE HOMICIDE CASE - crimewatch.net/us/fl/volusia…
NEWS POST: DELAND POLICE MAKE ARREST IN DOUBLE HOMICIDE CASE

NEWS POST: DELAND POLICE MAKE ARREST IN DOUBLE HOMICIDE CASE

DeLAND, Fla.

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