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Florida Sheriffs Association Continues Investing in Florida’s Youth by Awarding 11 STEM Scholarships
Each year, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) invests in our state’s future by recognizing ambitious, high-achieving students whose parents serve in Florida sheriffs’ offices. This year, FSA awarded its STEM...
How Florida School Safety Laws Were Transformed After Parkland
In the wake of the Parkland tragedy, Florida school safety laws shifted from fragmented efforts to a more unified statewide approach that brings together law enforcement, education, and mental health....
A Life of Perseverance: Honoring 25 Years of Membership
A 25-year journey with the Florida Sheriffs Association shows how one membership can fuel training, support deputies, and strengthen public safety across Florida. This story of perseverance highlights the real...
FSA & Leaders Honor Fallen Deputies at 2026 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) honored the fallen heroes who enforced the law and served the state of Florida in the line of duty. Eleven names were added to the...
Florida Sheriffs Association Announces the 2026 Commanders Academy Graduating Class 18
Tallahassee, Fla. (April 24, 2026) – Sheriff deputies and personnel representing 40 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 is vital for the next generation...
Victims’ Rights in Florida: Legal Protections and Resources
In Florida, caring for crime victims means acknowledging the lasting impact crime can have on individuals and families. Victims’ rights in Florida are designed to ensure people are treated with...
Cold Case Files: Unsolved Serial Killer Cases in Florida
From a killer who deflated women's tires on South Florida highways to a strangler working the waterways of Broward County, some of the most disturbing serial killer cases in Florida...
Law Enforcement Aviation Unit Spotlight
Aviation units in law enforcement play a crucial role in keeping Florida communities safe. By providing a bird’s-eye view, these units help deputies respond faster, coordinate ground operations, and reach...
Florida Sheriffs Association Celebrates Graduation of 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Academy
Women’s History Month in 2025 will be one for the history books at the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA). The FSA is proud to announce the successful completion of the first-ever...
How Women in Law Enforcement Shaped Florida Sheriff’s Offices
The history of women in law enforcement is deeply tied to Florida’s evolution toward community engagement and victim-centered policing. That progress didn’t happen by accident — women helped build it....