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The Florida Sheriffs Association Hosts Much-Anticipated Building Dedication Ceremony and Open House

Between 1826 and 1839 several gun duels were fought just north of Tallahassee to settle insults and political arguments. Restricted by social convention to the landed gentry, they not only settled differences but shaped the history of the city. Duels eventually led to the predecessor of the Tallahassee Police Department being established in 1841 when Francis Epps was appointed city intendent and appointing six officers to restore the peace. If you think the Democratic and Republican debates of today are lively, consider the shootouts between the Democrats and Whigs in early Tallahassee history.

The Florida Sheriffs Association is holding a memorial ceremony to pay tribute to our fallen officers.

In January 1978, evil visited Tallahassee in the form of a psychopathic stalker who was later identified as one of the most vicious serial killers in modern history.

On the morning of October 18, 1967, Tallahassee awoke to the news of a second, multiple-person slaying, just four days short of a year from the last killings. This marked the beginning of a topsy-turvy ride through the criminal and civil processes for the next nine years.

The Florida Sheriffs Association will be hosting a law enforcement memorial on May 7, 2012 at their Memorial Wall.

Behind the badges and uniforms, there are individuals who bravely serve and protect our communities every single day. One week is set aside each year to show them how much that sacrifice truly means.

December is National Drunk and Impaired Driving Month. In the United States, a person dies of a drunk driving accident every 45 minutes. All of these tragic accidents are preventable, yet they happen again and again

Traveling is a part of our everyday lives, but sometimes we may get caught in inclement weather. Driving through bad storms can be dangerous for us and other drivers around us. There are rules of the road that we should know and remember to travel safely during these situations.

FSA supports the Florida DHSMV efforts to “White Out” teen crashes in conjunction with National Teen Driver Safety Week.