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Hurricane Idalia: The Response by the Florida Sheriffs Association Task Force
Hurricane Idalia, a powerful and destructive storm, struck Florida’s Big Bend on August 30, 2023, affecting several counties in North Florida. The hurricane's path and intensity left a trail of...
Program Spotlight: The Commanders Academy
Florida is home to some of the finest and well-trained law-enforcement leaders in the country – and that doesn’t happen by accident. Through ongoing training, support, and cutting-edge research, the...
Public Safety Tip: How to Prevent Identity Theft
When a criminal steals your personal information, they can use it to drain your bank account, damage your credit and wreak havoc on your life. And the worst part is,...
Florida Sheriffs Association Collaborates with Simply Healthcare Plans, Carelon Behavioral Health to Provide Crisis Intervention Team Training
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that Simply Healthcare Plans (Simply), in collaboration with Carelon Behavioral Health, has generously granted $150,000 to FSA’s Crisis Intervention Team training...
Florida Sheriffs Association Announces the 2023 Commanders Academy Graduating Class 13
Sheriff deputies and personnel representing 34 Florida sheriffs’ offices graduated from the Florida Sheriffs Association’s (FSA) prestigious Commanders Academy. The Commanders Academy is an exceptionally informative and educational experience that...
Florida Sheriffs Task Force Announce Successful Completion of Operation Safe Kids
Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Safe Kids, a strategic initiative in 40 Florida counties that called attention to traffic safety in and...
Meet the New FSA President, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper
At the recent Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference, FSA Deputy Executive Director of Operations Matt Dunagan sat down with new FSA President, Nassau County Sheriff Leeper. Here is the first...
What You Missed at the Florida Sheriffs Association 2023 Summer Conference
Every year, the Florida Sheriffs Association is the host of two highly attended sheriffs’ conferences. Most recently, the Sheriffs 2023 Summer Conference was held July 23-26 at the JW Marriot...
Public Safety Tip: How to Avoid Credit Card Fraud with Contactless Payment
Have you ever been the victim of credit card fraud? In 2022, 44 percent of credit card users in the U.S. reported having two or more fraudulent charges on their...
Florida Sheriffs Association Cold Case Advisory Commission Assists in Breakthrough to Close 30-Year-Old Case
In a momentous development, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office has made a breakthrough in the 30-year-old cold case of Jennifer Odom, bringing justice and closure to a long-standing mystery.