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The Importance of Supporting Law Enforcement Training
Providing our law enforcement officers with training for new technology and techniques is critical to ensuring the safety of our officers and the public. Having been deeply involved with law...
Attorney General Commends Florida Sheriffs
Note: Following the 2013 Summer Conference, Attorney General Pam Bondi congratulates Florida Sheriffs and their personnel for working together to reverse the trend of prescription drug-related deaths, protecting kids from...
The Challenge and Meaning of Leadership
Last week, I attended the graduation ceremony at the Florida Sheriffs Institute of the Florida Sheriffs Commander Academy, Class 2. The sheriffs in our state created this leadership program to...
Why Sheriffs Speak Out On Key Public Safety Issues
Over the last few weeks, a number of you have called and written to me asking why the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) opposes the bill that would authorize concealed carry...
The Great Debate
It is true, Americans love a great debate. You might say it's a part of our political DNA going back to the founding of our nation. The media loves a...
Florida Sheriffs at Work in Washington DC
This week I, along with several members of the my staff, traveled to Washington DC to attend the winter meeting of the Major County Sheriffs Association (MCSA) and the National...
The Value of Florida’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and How Sheriffs Support It
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting with Bob Macdonald, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Foundation (PDMP). The Florida PDMP consists of community and...
Beware of the “Invisible” Officers on Patrol this Holiday!
This time of year we all look forward to celebrating the holidays with our friends and family. Calendars are packed with parties, plays, visitations, and holiday events. However, the holidays...