A large group of community leaders stood alongside law enforcement officials as they announced a partnership they hope helps improve community relationships.
Police in DeLand are warning residents to be extra aware of their surroundings, especially when parking somewhere after dark, after suspects attempted to carjack two vehicles over the weekend.
Law enforcement officers from Volusia and Flagler counties gathered at Daytona Memorial Park on Friday, May 14, to remember 32 fallen officers during the annual memorial ceremony.
Held during National Police Week, the memorial was attended by members of the Volusia County Sheriff s Office, Flagler County Sheriff s Office, and police departments from throughout Volusia County. The 32 officers mentioned in the ceremony, which included two K-9s, died in the line of duty between 1895 and 2018.
“I know I speak for everyone when I say we have great respect for these heroes, and by us keeping their heroic deeds and proud and honorable service in our hearts, we then ensure that they are never, never forgotten, said DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger.
Jessica Paugh. (DSC)
Daytona State College is pleased to announce Jessica Paugh as the new Director of the School of Emergency Services following a 23-year career in local law enforcement. The School of Emergency Services includes the exemplary-rated DSC Law Enforcement Academy and advanced training programs in corrections, firefighting, and EMS.
Paugh began her career in the Holly Hill Police Department in 1997. In 2004, she joined the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, serving as a deputy and investigator before being promoted to sergeant in 2010. She earned promotion to lieutenant in 2013, with additional duties in internal affairs, community services and in the department’s school resource program. Paugh was named Deputy Chief of the New Smyrna Police Department in 2017 and held that position until recently joining Daytona State. In 2018, she graduated from the FBI National Academy, an elite program comprised of fewer than one percent of the nation’s law enforcement officer