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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.

Florida is a great place to spend spring break, from its warm sunny weather to beautiful beaches and interesting people. Like many places, however, it can be incredibly crowded during spring break, which means it’s a good idea to take extra travel precautions.

Every year, the Florida Sheriffs Association serves as the voice of Florida’s sheriffs during the legislative session. While the FSA legislative team works year-round to promote public safety and best practices in law enforcement, session is a particularly important time in pursuing these goals.

Sheriff deputies and personnel representing 29 Florida sheriffs’ offices graduated from the Florida Sheriffs Association’s prestigious Commanders Academy. The Commanders Academy is an exceptionally informative and educational experience that is vital for public safety leaders of the next generation. The Commanders Academy has become recognized as the premier course of executive study for mid to upper-level criminal justice leaders.

The Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC) is a relatively underused resource that is available to Florida law enforcement. Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance, it can provide a variety of tools to assist local and state law enforcement agencies with criminal investigations.

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) has launched the Florida Sheriffs Accreditation Assistance Program to support the Florida sheriffs’ offices in achieving and maintaining law enforcement accreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA).

Eight people are killed and 49 people are injured on Florida’s roads every day. While some of these crashes are unavoidable or are caused by impaired drivers, many are caused by people who become distracted while driving. For your safety and for the safety of everyone on the road, we encourage you to avoid distractions when you are behind the wheel.