Florida Sheriffs Association
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Florida’s sheriffs have always understood that public safety and community prosperity are inseparable — and they are putting that belief into action. Through a formalized partnership with the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida Prosperity Initiative, Florida’s sheriffs are helping to address the root causes of generational poverty, one ZIP code at a time. With more than 200,000 fewer children living in poverty since 2016, the model is working. Here is how law enforcement is helping to lead the way.
The Florida Sheriffs Association is honored to announce the selection of Detective Robert Pence of the Broward Sheriff’s Office as the 2026 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. This award, which is proudly sponsored by FirstNet®, Built with AT&T, is presented annually at the FSA Summer Conference to commend a law enforcement officer who has shown service, bravery, and honor in the line of duty.
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw was recognized by the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association
Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) weighed in on immigration enforcement. FSA challenged a weekly list published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of sheriffs’ offices who are not cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Florida Sheriffs expressed frustration with DHS’ unwillingness to work with local sheriffs within the constraints of federal case law to ensure our nation’s laws are being legally enforced.
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that Simply Healthcare Plans (Simply), in collaboration with Carelon Behavioral Health, has generously granted $150,000 to FSA’s Crisis Intervention Team training program. This partnership ensures that deputies can safely assess and interact with persons with mental illness in a crisis situation.
Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Safe Kids, a strategic initiative in 40 Florida counties that called attention to traffic safety in and around schools to ensure that children had a safe return to school from Summer Break.
Immigration is part of the American experience, built our great country, and allows us to thrive. However, unlawful border crossings threaten the sovereignty of the United States.
Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Research Institute released their latest report entitled, Police Response to Resistance: How Florida’s Sheriffs React to Violent Encounters.
Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Loose Wire, an initiative focused on reducing the number of livestock that are at large, as well as cases of neglect. This operation also located and prosecuted individuals who are illegally dumping waste material.
