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Protecting the youth of our state has always been a priority of the Florida Sheriffs Association. It is one of the five primary goals in the current FSA strategic plan and was the reason for creating the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch in 1957. Since then, Florida’s sheriffs have actively supported programs specifically designed to help young people be safer and better prepared for a successful life.
We are excited to announce the launch of the Florida Sheriffs Association Rising Star Youth Program, a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of leaders in law enforcement and public safety.
This engaging program is tailored to students in elementary, middle, and high school. Each age group will explore the world of law enforcement through fun and educational activities designed to spark curiosity and develop leadership, responsibility, and teamwork.
By connecting with youth at various stages of their educational journey, the Florida Sheriffs Association will cultivate a new generation of law enforcement professionals dedicated to service and community safety. These programs will not only educate young people about the history and honor of the Office of Sheriff but will provide them with the tools, skills, and opportunities to pursue a meaningful and impactful career in public safety. The Rising Star Youth Program will also provide parents with safety tips tailored to their child’s age group.
Join us in shaping tomorrow’s public safety professionals.
The Florida Sheriffs Association has proposed building the Florida Sheriffs Youth Learning Center as a place to preserve the more than two-century history of the Office of Sheriff in Florida as well as to create a place for children to visit and learn more about the honor and tradition of serving in law enforcement. The center will be a facility for youth to explore the possibilities of a future career as a law enforcement officer, correctional deputy, dispatcher or civilian employee in a sheriff’s office by connecting them with a series of interactive displays, videos and activities that will inspire them in a future public safety vocation.
