Florida Sheriffs Association
Today, the Florida Sheriffs Research Institute released their latest report entitled, The Prisoner Release Reoffender: Sentencing Repeat Offenders of Violent and Serious Crime in Florida. The purpose of this report is to familiarize readers with the history, sentencing provisions and use of Florida’s Prisoner Release Reoffender (PRR) Law.
Around 600,000 persons are reported missing in the U.S. each year. Most are found quickly, however, tens of thousands remain missing for more than a year. It is also estimated that 4,400 unidentified bodies are recovered each year with approximately 1,000 of these remaining unidentified after one year.
Millions of us travel to visit family and friends for the holiday season, and this creates prime season for thieves to start casing houses. Burglaries can occur randomly, but many times thieves will watch for patterns to know when homeowners are no longer within the property.
Home burglaries are more common than you likely think. According to the FBI, a home burglary occurs every 26 seconds in the United States, so it is important to not only make plans with your family and friends when you arrive to them safely, but it is also important to make a plan for your house.
The first quarter of a year typically has a heavy focus on tax season. This also means that tax scams impersonating the IRS will begin to increase. These scams lead to millions of dollars being lost and personal information being stolen. Thanks to the IRS and Attorney General Ashley Moody, we have compiled some tips for you to recognize a scam.
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that Flagler County Corrections Officer Deputy First Class (DFC) Paul Luciano has been selected as the 2022 Corrections Officer of the Year. Each year, the award is presented at the FSA Winter Conference to an officer who has demonstrated exceptional service. This award is sponsored by NaphCare.
The Florida Sheriffs Association is pleased to announce that Police Dispatcher Rebeca Sanchez of the Miami-Dade Police Department has been selected as the 2022 Dispatcher of the Year. Each year, this award is presented at the FSA Winter Conference to an officer who has demonstrated exceptional service in the line of duty. The award is sponsored by L3Harris Technologies.
At the scene of a motor vehicle crash, every minute matters. Immediate assistance, or a call to 911, can easily be the difference that saves someone’s life. When drivers involved in a crash choose to flee the scene instead of taking responsibility, the consequences can be deadly. This is referred to as a hit-and-run and is a serious issue in the state of Florida.
Human trafficking is a crime that is often difficult to identify, which is why it’s important to know the warning signs and learn what you can do to prevent it.
Every year, the Florida Sheriffs Association is the host of two widely attended sheriffs’ conferences. This year’s first event, the Sheriffs 2022 Winter Conference, was held on January 23-26 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Duval County, Florida.
When the Florida Sheriffs Association was created in 1893, sheriffs became more than just law enforcement officers and elected county officials. They segued into a family united for a common goal: protecting the citizens and their guests.
One recent challenge has been the unprecedented surge of methamphetamine, fentanyl, along with other unlawful drugs, into Florida. To meet this challenge, sheriffs from the Big Bend area met and developed a collective strategy.
