Blogs

Once again Florida has experienced a tragic shooting incident that has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries to innocent people. We applaud the quick response by the Broward County Sheriff's...

One of the strengths of the Florida Sheriffs Association is the ability to pool resources from the 67 Sheriffs’ Offices to address specific areas of concern. After Florida’s Mutual Aid...

The Florida Sheriffs Association values integrity, fairness, commitment, and accountability which are the foundation for the 2016 Florida Sheriffs Academy. This specialized course guides newly-elected or newly-appointed Florida sheriffs in...

In the latest Sheriffs Academy Special Edition of Behind the Badge, Martin County Sheriff William Snyder shares advice to newly elected sheriffs on transitioning into their new role as sheriff.

In this Special Edition of Behind the Badge, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey provides advice to newly elected sheriffs on the importance of community outreach.

In this Sheriffs Academy Special Edition of Behind the Badge, Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson highlights the importance of using emotional intelligence to maximize the efficiency of sheriffs and staff.

Sheriff Knight discusses his path to becoming sheriff, his view of the role of sheriff as a symbol in the community and one particular incident that has shaped him both...

Prescription pills are the most commonly used and abused drugs among 12 and 13-year-olds. In an effort to proactively combat this danger, the Florida Sheriffs Association Task Force, chaired by...

Recently, I read an article that appeared in the Wall Street Journal in which some prominent researchers posed an important question, “Have We Lost the War on Drugs?” The answer...

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri discusses the important role of the Florida Sherrifs Association in the legislative process and how legislation drives many of the decisions sheriffs make daily, such...