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Crowded events are exciting but can also pose safety risks due to packed spaces, distractions and heightened emotions. Whether you’re attending a concert, festival or sporting event, staying aware of your surroundings is key to avoiding theft, accidents or conflicts. Being prepared and alert helps you protect yourself and others while making the most of the experience. These practical tips offer guidance to help you navigate crowded events confidently and enjoy your time safely.

National Safety Month is an annual observance to educate organizations and communities and encourage safe behaviors. Many injuries can be prevented when safety is a focus. Make a difference and help spread the word of the importance of this month with some helpful reminders below. The more we work together, the more we can improve the safety in our communities and surrounding areas.

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a national conference in Tucson, Ariz., for state sheriffs’ association executives. My wife and I arrived a day early, and we had a little time on our hands so we decided to take a trip to historic Tombstone and see the sites. It was indeed a beautiful drive across the high desert terrain with the landscape dotted with cactus, rocks, tumbleweed, and in the distance, the majestic Dragoon Mountains.

At the recent Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference, FSA Deputy Executive Director of Operations Matt Dunagan sat down with new FSA President, Nassau County Sheriff Leeper. Here is the first part of their insightful conversation.

Every year, the Florida Sheriffs Association is the host of two highly attended sheriffs’ conferences. Most recently, the Sheriffs 2023 Summer Conference was held July 23-26 at the JW Marriot in Tampa, with Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister and his team serving as hosts.

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) announces that Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Crime Analyst Sean Ryan is the 2023 Florida Sheriffs Association’s Civilian of the Year. This award recognizes exemplary service above self by a civilian employed at a Florida Sheriff’s office and is proudly sponsored by the Florida Sheriffs Risk Management Fund.

The Florida Sheriffs Association is honored to announce that Sgt. Jeff Hewitt and Deputy Jared S. Hewitt, a heroic father and son team, of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office have been selected as the 2019 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year. The award, which is proudly sponsored by Star & Shield Insurance Services, is presented each year at the FSA Summer Conference to commend an officer who has shown bravery, service and honor in the line of duty. This year marks only the third time since 1990 that the award has been given to multiple officers.

At the recent Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference, Deputy Executive Director of Operations Matt Dunagan sat down with new FSA President, Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis. The two discussed Sheriff Nienhuis’ career, what drew him to law enforcement and his priorities for this year.

Governor Rick Scott announced a comprehensive statewide response to criminal drug trafficking in Florida. His Statewide Drug Strike Force will assist local law-enforcement agencies in the battle against "pill mills."

Law Enforcement veteran David Brand has been selected to fill the position