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Technology plays a crucial role in modern law enforcement, helping officers work more efficiently, solve crimes faster and keep communities safer. From body cameras and real-time communication tools to facial recognition software, these tools support transparency, improve response time and aid in investigations. As technology continues to evolve, it will continue to be an essential partner in building trust and improving public safety. Technology in law enforcement is continually advancing, and several innovations have proven their effectiveness over time.

TALLAHASSEE, FL (July 11, 2025) – Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Learning Center, a new facility that will honor the […]

On December 19, 1959, a family of four was gunned down in their home in the town of Osprey, located in a rural part of Sarasota County along Florida’s southwest coast. The gruesome scene from the Walker Family home gained national attention for its…

The Florida Sheriffs Association honored all 356 deputies and officers, including three recently fallen whose names are etched on the FSA Memorial Wall.

Following in our annual tradition, we have awarded scholarships to 10 hardworking students studying for a career in law enforcement, corrections, or another criminal justice field.&

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that State Farm has generously granted $90,000 to help fund the Teen Driver Challenge, an educational course that provides training to teenage drivers.

Last night, the Florida Sheriffs Association announced the recipients of the 2015 Legislative Champion awards during their Summer Conference in Broward County.

The Florida Sheriffs Association, following in its annual tradition, has awarded scholarships to hardworking students studying toward a career in law enforcement, corrections or another criminal justice field.

Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) honored all of the fallen deputies and officers who served the law, and state of Florida, in the line of duty. This year, six names were added to the FSA Memorial Wall during the ceremony. FSA President and keynote speaker Sheriff Jerry Demings of Orange County joined sheriffs at the FSA Memorial Wall to celebrate the men and women who lost their lives while serving their communities. A K-9 statue was very recently added and is a wonderful addition to honor K-9 officers who bravely served the citizens of Florida.

The Florida Sheriffs Association is happy to announce that State Farm has generously granted $75,000 to the Teen Driver Challenge, an educational course that promotes teen driver improvement. The check was presented to FSA President, Sheriff Jerry L. Demings, on July 25, 2017, during the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference banquet. State Farm has continued to support the Teen Driver Challenge since 2010, which has been a vital contribution in keeping Florida’s teen drivers, and everyone on the roadway, safe.