H.O.P.E. Panel Fosters Open Dialogue Between DeLand Community and Law Enforcement
Community members gathered at the Chisholm Community Center for a H.O.P.E. panel on law enforcement interactions, juvenile programs and local policing initiatives.
The DeLand H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Through Partnership & Engagement) event at the Chisholm Community Center brought together law enforcement, city leaders and community members to discuss juvenile crime, parenting, youth programs, complaint procedures and technologies such as automated license plate readers. Organized by the DeLand Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, panelists included Rev. Dr. Ryan Griffin Sr., Hon. Judge Hubert L. Grimes (Ret.), Vice Mayor Jessica Davis, Captain Daniel Shivers, Chief Jason Umberger and Captain Prurince Dice. The post was shared by the DeLand Police Department.