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Florida Sheriffs Break Ground on New Youth Learning Center
TALLAHASSEE, FL (July 11, 2025) – Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Learning Center, a new facility that will honor the...
Florida Sheriffs Association Announces the 2025 Commanders Academy Graduating Class 17
Tallahassee, Fla. (July 11, 2025) – Sheriff deputies and personnel representing 36 Florida sheriffs’ offices graduated from the Florida Sheriffs Association’s (FSA) prestigious Commanders Academy. The Commanders Academy is an...
The History of Gilchrist County: Celebrating 100 Years
Florida’s youngest county, Gilchrist, was nearly named Melon County before being named for former Gov. Albert W. Gilchrist. Since its founding in 1925, the county has experienced a rich and...
Remembering Horrie Culpepper: A Tallahassee First Responder
Horrie Culpepper, Jr., was known throughout Tallahassee for several reasons. While a childhood illness left him partially impaired, it did not stop him from a life of excitement and serving...
CSI Fact vs. Fiction: The Real Truth About Crime Shows
Crime scene investigation shows like “CSI,” “NCIS” and “Bones” have captured audiences with their high-tech gadgets and dramatic reveals. But how close are these portrayals to real forensic work? In...
Public Safety Tip: Neighborhood Crime Watch Can Build Safer Communities
Neighborhood watch programs are a cornerstone of community safety, uniting citizens and law enforcement in a shared mission to protect where we live. Developed over 35 years ago, this community-based...
Florida Sheriffs Association Announces the 2025 Commanders Academy Graduating Class 16
Tallahassee, Fla. (May 23, 2025) – Sheriff deputies and personnel representing 39 Florida sheriffs’ offices graduated from the Florida Sheriffs Association’s (FSA) prestigious Commanders Academy. The Commanders Academy is an...
Florida Sheriffs Association Continues Investing in Florida’s Youth by Awarding 12 STEM Scholarships
Each year, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) invests in our state’s future by recognizing ambitious, high-achieving students whose parents serve in Florida sheriffs’ offices. This year, FSA awarded its STEM...
The Role of Technology in Law Enforcement
Technology plays a crucial role in modern law enforcement, helping officers work more efficiently, solve crimes faster and keep communities safer. From body cameras and real-time communication tools to facial...
Public Safety Tip: Water Safety Tips for Drowning Prevention
Florida loses more children under the age of 5 each year to drowning than any other state. As temperatures rise and more families head to pools and waterways this summer,...