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3 Benefits of Law Enforcement Careers in Florida
As a career path, working in law enforcement is highly active, often exciting and always changing. And now, because of new benefits and incentives, Florida is one of the best...
Legislative Action Tips: How to Get Involved
Getting involved in the legislative process can feel overwhelming – but it’s important. The issues being discussed within the legislature aren’t just theoretical, after all. They affect you, your family...
Pinellas County Corrections Officer Honored as the Florida Sheriffs Association 2023 Corrections Officer of the Year
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that Pinellas County Corrections Officer Deputy Anthony LaCorte has been selected as the 2023 Corrections Officer of the Year. Each year,...
Lee County Communications Dispatcher Selected as the Florida Sheriffs Association 2023 Dispatcher of the Year
The Florida Sheriffs Association is pleased to announce that Communications Dispatcher Lexus McClellan of Lee County Sheriff’s Office has been selected as the 2023 Dispatcher of the Year. Each year,...
The Longest Shootout
On January 16, 1935, FBI agents engaged in an epic six-hour gunfight with Kate “Ma” Barker and her son Fred in tiny Ocklawaha, Florida, effectively ending the criminal reign of...
Heroes Helping Heroes Rebuild through Hurricane Relief Funds
If we have learned one thing over the last several years, it is that when the unexpected comes along, it’s important to know who you can count on. Since the...
Public Safety Tip: The Truth About Impaired Driving
December is National Drunk and Impaired Driving Month. In the United States, a person dies of a drunk driving accident every 45 minutes. All of these tragic accidents are preventable,...
What You Missed at the 2022 Executive Leadership Conference and Fleet Exposition
A large part of the mission of the Florida Sheriffs Association is to host annual events that provide a venue for training, sharing and learning. Each event is specifically designed...
Emergency Phone Alerts: What You Need to Know
If you own a cell phone and live in Florida, you’ve probably received an AMBER Alert. The FDLE sends emergency phone alerts to Florida’s citizens though the Emergency Alert System,...
The History of Florida Sheriffs: 5 Facts You Didn’t Know About Sheriff History
Every day, your local sheriff and sheriff’s deputies work to keep your community safe. Since the beginning of Florida’s history, these men and women have played an important role in...