On December 2, 2020, fourteen sworn DeLand Police officers attended the Anti-Defamation League’s Florida Law Enforcement Hate Crimes training. Officers in attendance included Criminal Investigation Division supervisors and detectives.

Chief Umberger stated: “I want to thank the Stetson University Public Safety Division for hosting and sponsoring this important training as well as the Anti-Defamation league for conducting the training. Members of the DeLand Police Department stand committed to investigating and bringing to justice those who would perpetrate hate crimes in our City.”