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Behind the Badge: Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Schultz
Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Schultz discusses why he became a law enforcement officer and the importance of his position as sheriff.
Behind the Badge: Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden
Sheriff Steve Whidden elaborates on his role as sheriff, touching on many issues that a rural sheriff handles throughout their time in the county’s top law enforcement role. He also...
Behind the Badge: Liberty County Sheriff Eddie Joe White
Liberty County Sheriff Eddie Joe White shares his experience leading law enforcement efforts in his rural county and explains why relationships matter in this tight knit community where the sheriff...
Behind the Badge: Osceola County Sheriff Russ Gibson
Osceola County Sheriff Russell Gibson discusses his role as a sheriff, the importance of his deputies’ interaction and communication with citizens of the community, as well as mentorship opportunities with...
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...
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...
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...
Behind the Badge: Sheriff Mike Prendergast, Citrus County, Florida
Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast discusses his military background and how it differs from his role as sheriff. As the senior leader responsible for protecting lives and property in Citrus...
Behind the Badge: Sheriff Mike Williams, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Mike Williams of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office discusses the value and benefit of gaining new perspective through his relationship with other Florida sheriffs. Sheriff Williams is in a unique...