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2016 Florida Sheriffs Academy Prepares New Sheriffs
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...
Behind the Badge Special Edition - Transitioning into the Role of Sheriff
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.
Behind the Badge Special Edition - Social Media
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.
Behind the Badge Special Edition - Emotional Intelligence
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.
Behind the Badge with Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight
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...
FSA Operation Pill Drop Safely Disposes of Nearly 7,000 Pounds of Unused Medication
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...
Are We Fighting a War on Drugs?
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...
Behind the Badge with Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri
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...
Behind the Badge with Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter
Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter talks about the importance of upholding the Florida Sheriffs Association’s long history of accountability and accomplishments and striking a balance as a sheriff between being...
Statement from Florida Sheriffs Association on Iowa Shooting and Recent Law Enforcement Deaths
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) today released the following statement from FSA President and Orange County Sheriff Jerry L. Demings, in response to the deadly police shootings in Iowa and...