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Why Law Enforcement Training is Crucial for Public Safety
Law enforcement, just like any other field, is constantly evolving with new technology, techniques and best practices for serving citizens. Providing law enforcement officers with training for new technology and...
Public Safety Tip: Common Scams Against the Elderly
Florida consistently ranks among the top states for elder fraud, with its large population of retirees making it a prime target for scammers. In 2023, Florida reported more than 9,000...
Florida Sheriffs Association Makes History with Inaugural Women’s Leadership Academy
Women’s History Month in 2025 will be one for the history books at the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA). The FSA is proud to announce the successful completion of the first-ever...
The History of Women in Law Enforcement
The role of women in law enforcement has undergone significant transformation over the years. In the early 1900s several women were appointed sheriff to fill positions left vacant by the...
Judias Buenoano: Florida’s Black Widow
In the 1970s and early 1980s Judias Buenoano, reminiscent of the 1939 play “Arsenic and Old Lace,” poisoned her husbands, boyfriends, and even her own son with arsenic to collect...
Infamous Female Serial Killers in Florida
Learn about three female serial killers in Florida - Aileen Wuornos, Christine Falling and Judy Buenoano – who committed multiple murders between the 1970s and 1990s.
Public Safety Tip: Teen Driving Tips for Parents
Having a new teen driver is an exciting milestone, but it can also bring anxiety about your child’s safety. According to the CDC, teen drivers are nearly three times more...
2025 Legislative Preview: Strength in Numbers
In September, the sheriffs met for their annual Legislative Summit to determine what their legislative priorities would be in 2025. The sheriffs voted to focus on a host of ideas...
Florida Sheriffs Association and State Farm Commit to Improving Teen Driving
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that State Farm has generously granted $90,000 to help fund the Teen Driver Challenge, an educational course that provides training to...
Florida Sheriffs Association Announces 287(g) Compliance in All County Jails
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that every county jail throughout the state has signed a written agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to ensure...