Florida Sheriffs Association

Florida Law Enforcement and Tactical Operations Conference and Expo
2025-05-28 - 2025-05-30 | Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
The Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association and TacOps Tactical Training Conferences have partnered to present the Florida Law Enforcement and Tactical Operations Conference and Expo.
The conference is designed for both law enforcement professionals and tactical unit members. It will feature:

40+ training tracks led by top instructors from across the nation
Classroom learning, practical application, incident debriefs and instructor-level certifications
Vendor expo featuring cutting-edge technologies, services and products in the law enforcement industry
More than $10,000 in raffle prizes, giving everyone a chance to win!

Attendee and exhibitor registration is now available. Registration is open to all law enforcement professionals and agencies.

2025 Jail Summit
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-14 | Sunseeker Resort, 5500 Sunseeker Way, Charlotte Harbor, FL, 33980
The Jail Summit is an opportunity for Jail Administrators and their command staff (direct reports) to connect, collaborate and build community. For the company interested in exhibiting, the summit is a great arena to display products and services. The vendor hall introduces attendees to new and innovative technology, and a large array of products and services designed specifically for law enforcement.

Who Should Attend
Jail Administrators, Command Staff, General Counsels, Health Support Services

How Money Works: Balancing Life and Finances
2025-04-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-16 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bay County Sheriff’s Office, 3421 Florida 77, Panama City, FL, 32405, United States
Join FDSA for a financial training session for Florida deputies covering the Florida Retirement System, smart investing, budgeting, home and car buying, mortgages, and insurance. You will also learn practical tips to avoid pitfalls and take control of your finances.
This event is free for Florida deputies.

Miranda and Risk Protection Order (RPO) Updates
2025-04-15 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, 219 East Anderson Avenue, Bushnell, FL, 33513, United States
Join FDSA for a training session on the Miranda Decision and Florida’s Risk Protection Orders. Led by Jack Jordan, PA, legal advisor for the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, this class will cover updated case law, the history and purpose of Miranda and the latest developments in Risk Protection Order processes. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge on these critical topics.
This event is free for Florida deputies.

Emerging Technologies: The Future is Now
2025-03-25 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Florida Sheriffs Association, 2617 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL, 32308
Join FDSA and FSA for an exciting event exploring the latest emerging technologies shaping our world. From AI and blockchain to robotics and virtual reality, discover the innovations transforming industries today. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and connect with industry experts.

This event is free for Florida deputies.

Orange County Jail Incident: A Case Review
2025-03-06 08:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Marion County Sheriff’s Office, 3482 Northwest 10th Street, Ocala, FL, 34475, United States
Join FDSA to explore the 2020 hostage incident at the Orange County Jail, where a suspect held a deputy, correctional officer and nurse captive. This case study provides a detailed analysis from the Corporal Jeffery James-Potts. He will share his perspective, offering insights into the challenges, decision-making and resolution of this situation.
This event is free for Florida deputies.

2025 Cold Case Investigations
2025-02-11 - 2025-02-13 | Doral Glades Park, 7600 NW 98 Pl, Doral, FL, 33178, United States
This course will cover how to approach a cold case investigation by explaining ideas for how to review and dissect investigative supplemental reports, which includes reviewing the crime scene from reports and photographs. Additionally, with today’s technological advancements in DNA and other forensic opportunities (such as genetic genealogy and the M-Vac System). We will also discuss things to look for that may result in positive outcomes from scientific examinations. The course will also cover working with prosecutors and medical examiners on how to discuss the investigation, and how to work together for a successful prosecution.

Advanced Photographic Techniques for CSIs
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-31 | Leon County Sheriff’s Office, 2825 Municipal Way, Tallahassee, FL, 32304, United States
This photography course is intended for students who have already completed a basic crime scene photography course and are seeking further training in this field. The topics covered in this course are built upon principles instructed in these basic courses. Basic photography techniques are not instructed in this course and students are required to have working knowledge of these techniques. For this reason, prior attendance at a basic photography course is required.
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How Money Works: Balancing Life and Finances
2025-01-15 08:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, 911 Law Enforcement Way, St. Augustine, FL, 32092

2024 NAGIA World Gang Summit
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-03 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington/UK Coldstream, 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY, 40511, United States
The National Alliance of Gang Investigators Associations (NAGIA) World Gang Summit brings together law enforcement, corrections, analyst, and other criminal justice professionals from all over the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean to network and learn along side one another and explorer current trends and learn about relevant topics related to street gangs, prison gangs and other domestic terrorist organizations.

First Responder Project's 5th Annual "Bearing the Burden" Summit: Reconciling the Invisible
2024-09-19 07:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | University of North Florida – University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, United States
This year’s Summit will have a new format that brings first responders together in workshops and interactive engagements, to address real-world topics related to the mental health impact of your professions. No more PowerPoint presentations and panels.
There will be 4 main workshops sessions throughout the full day event, with 3 choices for each session slot. Topics include: recovering from the weight of accumulated tragedy, re-engaging the operational mindset, reviving empathy and compassion, improving family connectivity, coping with betrayal, and many more. The workshops are designed as meaningful, interactive and informative discussions, facilitated by both providers and first responders.
The Summit, as always, is no charge and lunch is provided on site.
Get your ticket today, as this year’s Summit is held for a smaller audience to encourage impactful conversations.
Please reach out to the coordinator at TheFirstResponderProject@gmail.com with any questions.

Florida Executive Development Seminar (FEDS)
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-13 | To Be Announced
The twenty sixth session of the Florida Executive Development Seminar (FEDS) will be held in Key West, Florida from September 9 – 13, 2024 with registration beginning on September 8th . The program is sponsored by all three FBI Divisions in the State of Florida, and co-sponsored by the Florida FBI National Academy Associates, Inc.
The FEDS was established by the FBI as a training program designed to provide executive and management training to Florida Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs, and their command staff. It will be an intensive 40-hour course, and will include sessions in leadership, management, ethics, dealing with the news media, and other topics of current interest to Florida’s law enforcement commanders. Instruction will be provided by highly regarded law enforcement instructors.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
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Public Order Basic Command Certification
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-13 | F1RST, 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Way, Land O Lakes, FL, 34637
This course is designed for law enforcement personnel responsible for the direct management or supervision of Public Order
personnel during field operations. This course will expose law enforcement Public Order supervisors to contemporary public order
issues, tactics, and procedures. Topics will include leadership, professionalism, risk mitigation, de-escalation tactics, decision
making, policy, crowd management theories, planning, legal issues, personal protective equipment, operational considerations, and
use of force.
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Deadline to Register: August 9, 2024
For questions, contact Mrs. Jennifer Rose at jrose@pascosheriff.org.

VALOR Officer Resilience Training
2024-08-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-06 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Florida Sheriffs Association, 2617 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL, 32308
This three-day, no cost direct training has been tailored to policing and will provide attendees with the skills to navigate adversity and grow and thrive in the face of challenges and stressors. The course is taught by culturally competent subject matter experts and focuses on empirically validated skills that prevent and decrease anxiety and depression and increase optimism and well-being.
Attendees Will Learn The Following Resilience Skills

Learned Optimism
Avoiding Thinking Traps
Real-time Resilience
Mental Games
Hunt the Good Stuff
Deliberate Breathing
Signature Character Strengths
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Identify, Describe, Express, Ask and List (IDEAL) Model
Joy Multiplier

Registration is limited to a maximum of 60 participants. Please register by July 23, 2024.
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To register for this training, click here.

Crisis Intervention Training for Law Enforcement
2024-08-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | South Florida State College – Hardee Campus, 2968 Highway 17, Bowling Green, FL, 33834
The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) 40-hour Training for Law Enforcement is a comprehensive program designed to equip officers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to effectively respond to situations involving individuals experiencing mental health crises or emotional distress. Developed in collaboration with mental health professionals and community stakeholders, this training emphasizes a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to crisis intervention.
During this intensive course, participants will:

Gain Understanding of Mental Health Disorders
Develop De-escalation Techniques
Collaborate with Community Resources
Enhance Crisis Response Skills
Foster Trauma-Informed Care

By completing the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training, participants will be better equipped to handle diverse crisis situations with professionalism, empathy, and effectiveness.
This training not only benefits officers in enhancing their response to mental health crises but also contributes to building stronger, more resilient communities through collaborative and compassionate policing practices.
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Join us in becoming agents of positive change in our communities. Register for the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training today!
For registration and inquiries, contact afletcher@ hardeeso.com or kbenavidez@hardeeso.com.

Crisis Intervention Training for Law Enforcement
2024-06-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | South Florida State College – Hardee Campus, 2968 Highway 17, Bowling Green, FL, 33834
The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) 40-hour Training for Law Enforcement is a comprehensive program designed to equip officers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to effectively respond to situations involving individuals experiencing mental health crises or emotional distress. Developed in collaboration with mental health professionals and community stakeholders, this training emphasizes a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to crisis intervention.
During this intensive course, participants will:

Gain Understanding of Mental Health Disorders
Develop De-escalation Techniques
Collaborate with Community Resources
Enhance Crisis Response Skills
Foster Trauma-Informed Care

By completing the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training, participants will be better equipped to handle diverse crisis situations with professionalism, empathy, and effectiveness.
This training not only benefits officers in enhancing their response to mental health crises but also contributes to building stronger, more resilient communities through collaborative and compassionate policing practices.
Download Flyer for More Information
Join us in becoming agents of positive change in our communities. Register for the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training today!
For registration and inquiries, contact afletcher@ hardeeso.com or kbenavidez@hardeeso.com

0-305 All Hazards Incident Management Team
2024-06-21, 2024-06-20, 2024-06-19, 2024-06-18 | F1rst Classroom, 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Way, Land O Lakes, FL, 34637, United States
This course provides a foundation of a Type 3 AHIMT deployed to an incident or planned event. It includes a review of the Incident Command System Command & General Staff positions, as well as leadership and team-building and decision-making under stress. Multiple scenarios provide students with opportunities to practice the Planning Cycle, conduct the meetings and briefings and produce Incident Action Plans. Law enforcement specific exercises will be included in the course.
Pre-requisites: Latest versions of ICS300 & ICS400
Location: F1rst Classroom, 10370 Charles Bo Harrison Way, Land O Lakes, FL 34637
Register here: https://floridafirsttraining.org/Upcoming-Training/
