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Behind the Badge: Sheriff Jared Miller, Wakulla County, Florida
Wakulla County Sheriff Jared Miller talks about growing up in a small town, connecting with the community and what the support of the Florida Sheriffs Association has meant to him...
FSA Statement on the CRC’s Proposal 49 to Provide Death Benefits for Families of First Responders
"The Sheriffs of Florida support proposal 49, brought forward by Sheriff Gainey, that provides death benefits to surviving family members of first responders who are killed or injured in the...
Behind the Badge: St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar
St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar says just a small part of law enforcement involves “locking people up” and discusses how his deputies use community relations and community policing to...
Supreme Court Ruling in Support of Gov. Scott’s Actions to Ensure Justice is Given Every Opportunity
"Today, the Supreme Court affirmed that Governor Scott acted in the best interests of Floridians in reassigning more than 30 death penalty cases from State Attorney Ayala in the Ninth...
Florida Sheriffs Association Operation Deadbolt
Charlotte County Sheriff William Prummell, Jr. shares the details on the latest Florida Sheriffs Task Force Operation, Operation Deadbolt, which brought together 25 sheriffs’ offices to combat residential, commercial and...
Behind the Badge: Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis
Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis discusses the unique role of sheriffs in their communities, as they are some of the only law enforcement officers who are directly chosen by, and...
FSA Continues Work with State Farm to Improve Teen Driving and Keep Florida’s Roads Safe
The Florida Sheriffs Association is happy to announce that State Farm has generously granted $75,000 to the Teen Driver Challenge, an educational course that promotes teen driver improvement. The check...
Deputy Justin Ferrari of the Volusia County SO Honored as the 2017 FSA LEOY
Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is proud to announce that Deputy Justin Ferrari of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has been selected as the 2017 Law Enforcement Officer of...
Florida Sheriffs Association Names New Board Leadership
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), one of the largest and most successful law-enforcement associations in the nation, is pleased to announce its leadership for the coming year. Walton County Sheriff...
Florida Sheriffs Association Announces 2017 Legislative Awards
Each year, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) recognizes exemplary state legislators for their significant contributions to and support of good public safety policies during legislative session. These legislators have demonstrated...