Chief Jason Umberger is pleased to announce promotions to the rank of corporal and sergeant.

On Nov. 19, 2021 members of the DeLand Police Department, family and friends gathered to acknowledge four officers at a promotion ceremony.

Chief Umberger and Deputy Chief Kisthardt utilized a rigorous promotion process to evaluate and select those eligible for promotion that included testing and interviews.  Those promoted have served the department with dedication, professionalism and compassion and have been chosen to help shape and develop the DeLand PD for the future.

Corporal Chalen Godwin is promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred to the Special Operations Division.

Corporal Tony Tagle is promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred to the Patrol C squad.

Officer Michael Stacy is promoted to the rank of Corporal and transferred to the Patrol C squad.

Officer Matthew Salmon is promoted to the rank of Corporal and transferred to the Patrol B squad.

Please join us in congratulating these members of the department.