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Sheriff Hunter on Serving Florida
Being elected as the Sheriff of Columbia County was the greatest moment in my law enforcement career. The trust I gained from my community when they elected me as their...
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...
‘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...
Lessons from Another Time
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a national conference in Tucson, Ariz., for state sheriffs’ association executives. My wife and I arrived a day early, and we had a...
Escambia Deputy Honored with Medal of Heroism
During a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott recognized Escambia County Deputy Sheriff Kerem Suhi with the Medal of Heroism for his bravery and quick reaction during a...
Making Decisions about Marijuana
A lot has been written about the steady march toward legalization of marijuana in our country. Those who support it say it’s a natural recreational drug which is no more...
Honoring Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. This year...
Sheriff Larry Campbell Honored by Local Law Enforcement Group
The Committee of Ninety-Nine of Tallahassee/Leon County, Inc., held its 34th annual Law Enforcement Officer of the Year/Installation Banquet on Wednesday evening, April 22, 2015 at the Ballroom of the...
Florida Sheriffs Rescue One of their Own at Winter Conference
Over the 15 years I have been associated with the Florida Sheriffs Association, I have had many occasions to be impressed with the collective character of Florida's 67 sheriffs. But...