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FSA Program Assists with Agency Accreditation
Every day, the FSA strives to foster the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education and training. Accreditation, a process and standard which encourages...
When Franklin County Went to War
Many of the American soldiers who went ashore in France on D-Day, a scene graphically and brutally depicted in the movie “Saving Private Ryan,” were trained at Camp Gordon Johnston...
Murder in Macclenny
On August 1, 2022, the residents of Macclenny, Florida woke up to a grisly double homicide in their small, tight-knit community. Rumors immediately spread speculating everything from serial killers to...
Stay Safe with These Parking Lot Safety Tips
When it comes to safety, parking lots can be an unexpected danger for both drivers and for pedestrians. That’s because, unlike in many locations, cars and people are sharing the...
What You Missed at the Sheriffs 2023 Winter Conference
Every year, the Florida Sheriffs Association is the host of two widely attended sheriffs’ conferences. This year’s first event, the Sheriffs 2023 Winter Conference, was held on January 22-25 at...
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...