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Sheriffs Applaud Passage of Legislation to Reform Death Benefits for Families of Fallen Officers
Recognizing the need to reform the process governing how death benefits are left to the family members of officers killed in the line of duty, the Florida Legislature today adopted...
Statement on Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act
The Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act is an important tool for law enforcement in preventing crime and protecting Florida's communities. Current HB 889/SB 1044 strikes an important balance addressing the needs...
FSA Video Blog : Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell
Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell talks about what it means to be an elected Sheriff, dealing with residents with mental illness, her interest in working cold cases and the challenges...
Seminole County Deputy Julie Sienko Honored as the FSA 2016 Corrections Officer of the Year
The Florida Sheriffs Association announced that Deputy Julie Sienko of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office has been selected as the 2016 Corrections Officer of the Year. The award, presented each...
Polk County Communications Officer Erica Martin Honored as the FSA 2016 Dispatcher of the Year
The Florida Sheriffs Association announced today that Communications Officer Erica Martin, of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, has been selected as the 2016 Dispatcher of the Year. This award is...
Florida Sheriffs Association Announces Alternative Proposal to HB 163/SB 300 – Open Carry
Florida’s elected law enforcement officials, including Florida Sheriffs Association President and Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell and Florida Sheriffs Association Legislative Chairman and Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, today announced...
Corrections Officer of the Year Past Winners
About The Florida Sheriffs Association’s Corrections Officer of the Year Award is given annually to a Florida corrections officer who has demonstrated exemplary service in the line of duty. The...
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Winners
About The Florida Sheriffs Association’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award is given annually to a Florida law enforcement officer who has demonstrated exemplary service in the line of...
Florida Sheriffs Stand Behind Sheriff Gualtieri, Continue to Oppose Open Carry Legislation
On Thursday December 10, 2015, Ms. Menzel of The News Service of Florida posted an article entitled, “Police Chiefs Will Back Revised Open Carry Bill.” In that article, Sheriff Gualtieri...
‘See Something, Say Something,’ Now More Relevant Than Ever
In the wake of the Paris attacks, Americans are worried about keeping our own nation safe. Originally launched in 2002 by the Metropolitan Service Authority (MTA), the “See Something, Say...