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Public Safety Tip: Halloween Safety Tips for Your Family
Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for both kids and adults—but it also comes with an increased risk of accidents and injuries. According to statistics...
Keep Kids Safe Series: Essential School Safety Tips
One of the most critical responsibilities that parents, educators and law enforcement officers share is creating a learning environment that prioritizes school safety. Every parent deserves to know that when...
New Florida Laws that Go into Effect October 1, 2024
Lawmakers have passed a series of new Florida laws with October 1, 2024 effective dates. Here's what this means for the citizens of Florida, including a summary of each bill...
Public Safety Tip: Missing Children Prevention Tips
Missing child prevention begins with child safety discussions and plans. Although child abductions are rare, children can get lost or go missing for many reasons. Here are ways to help...
What You Missed at the Sheriffs 2024 Summer Conference
The Sheriffs 2024 Summer Conference allowed Florida’s sheriffs, their staffs and representatives from the state’s top law-enforcement agencies to share best practices, receive important legal and legislative updates and recognize...
The Bay of Pigs Invasion: Florida’s Role in the CIA Operation
Cuba, with a rich history of exploitation and revolution, sits just 90 miles off the coast of Florida. Known for fruit and sugar cane harvesting, it had also become a...
Florida Sheriffs Pass Resolution to Oppose the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) today announced the release of a resolution that was approved by Florida’s sheriffs at the Sheriffs Summer Conference last week. The resolution opposes the legalization...
Public Safety Tip: Domestic Violence Prevention
How pervasive is domestic violence in Florida? According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 38 percent of Florida women and 29 percent of Florida men experience intimate partner dating...
Keep Kids Safe Series: Large Venues Create Challenges for Child Safety
Child safety is a top priority, but the challenges increase at parks, malls and events where distractions are abundant and crowds are dense. Here are some practical child safety tips...
Animal Control Officer Jennifer Miller Awarded 2024 Florida Sheriffs Association Civilian of the Year
The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) recognizes Animal Control Officer Jennifer Miller as the 2024 Florida Sheriffs Association Civilian of the Year. This award recognizes exemplary service above self by...