Florida Sheriffs Need You to Build for the Future

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After the Florida Sheriffs Association lost its Tallahassee headquarters to fire in 2008, the Sheriffs have launched an effort to re-build. The new two-story building design will overlook the existing Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial.

While we are fortunate to be able to re-build at the same location - which means no land purchase is necessary - the construction costs are over and above the association’s current operating budget. And because the previous building was more than 25 years old, insurance is covering only a fraction of the cost to replace it.

In order to offset costs, the Florida Sheriffs Association is turning to you - our loyal members - to ask for a little extra help.

If you ever visited the FSA offices in Tallahassee, you have witnessed the efficient operations of the association staff. This new headquarters building will allow even greater efficiencies and will strengthen the office of Sheriff by allowing expanded training and joint operations that could never be accommodated in the previous building.

As you know, the Florida Sheriffs Association has a stellar reputation for effectiveness in spending. Charitable watchdog groups say that at least 65 percent of a group’s annual budget should go to the purpose for which the money was raised. The Florida Sheriffs Association’s record exceeds that - more than 70 percent of the FSA budget goes right into the programs that enhance law enforcement in all counties throughout the state. We hope that we can count on you to help us continue that record for efficiency.

To make it easier for donors, the Sheriffs have designed several levels of tax-deductible support:

  • $25 for "Friends of FSA"
  • $50 for "FSA Benefactors"
  • $100 or more for "FSA Star Supporters"

Benefactors and Star Supporters will have their names published in a future edition of The Sheriff’s Star magazine. Some members have expressed an interest in making larger donations and we are arranging to recognize them in a special way - perhaps using an on-site commemorative plaque.

So please consider this a special invitation to be part of an exciting new chapter in the Florida Sheriffs Association’s rich 117-year history. Your Florida Sheriffs want to continue serving the law enforcement needs of the 67 counties in this state using the most efficient ways possible. Your donation will help us reach that goal.

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The Sheriffs of Florida thank you in advance for your generosity!