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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...
It’s Not Just About Oranges: Agricultural Law Enforcement in Florida
When tourists think about Florida, two images usually come to mind: beaches and oranges. However, our residents know there is far more to Florida agriculture than oranges and these resources...
How to Become a Sheriff’s Deputy in Florida
Imagine a career that allows you to build relationships, protect the residents of your county and gain valuable skills. Through training, new challenges and meaningful work, you grow into the...
How to Avoid Vehicle Theft
Thieves look for easy targets, and an unlocked car is just about as easy as it gets. In the United States, a vehicle is stolen every 39 seconds, and valuable...
Florida Sheriffs Association Names Florida Speaker of the House Chris Sprowls as Honorary Sheriff
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), one of the largest and most successful state law enforcement associations in the nation, is pleased to announce it has named Florida House Speaker Chris...
Florida Sheriffs Association Continues Investing in Florida’s Youth by Awarding 25 Scholarships
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) invests in the state of Florida each year by encouraging and rewarding bright, hard-working students whose parents work in a Florida sheriff’s office. This year,...
Meet the New FSA President: Sheriff Al Nienhuis
At the recent Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference, Deputy Executive Director of Operations Matt Dunagan sat down with new FSA President, Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis. The two discussed Sheriff...