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Florida Sheriffs Association and State Farm Commit to Improving Teen Driving

February 27, 2024

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that State Farm has generously granted $75,000 to the Teen Driver Challenge, an educational course that provides training to teenage drivers.

Florida Sheriffs Association Allocates $150,000 for Bulletproof Vest Grant Program to Sheriffs’ Offices Statewide

January 30, 2024

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce $150,000 in grant funding available to Florida sheriffs through the Bulletproof Vest Grant Program. These dollars were approved by the FSA Board of Directors to provide small and medium-sized offices with bulletproof vests, panels and carriers. Among the various contributions to the program, the Moss Foundation generously donated $50,000 to support the FSA’s mission of enhancing the safety of Florida’s deputies, marine patrol and K-9s as they serve and protect our communities.

Flagler County Communications Specialist Selected as the Florida Sheriffs Association 2024 Dispatcher of the Year

January 30, 2024

The Florida Sheriffs Association is pleased to announce that Communications Specialist First Class Megan Burton of Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has been selected as the 2024 Dispatcher of the Year.

DeSoto County Lieutenant Honored as the Florida Sheriffs Association 2024 Corrections Officer of the Year

January 30, 2024

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that DeSoto County Lieutenant Michael Bellflower has been selected as the 2024 Corrections Officer of the Year. Each year, the award is presented at the FSA Winter Conference to an officer who has demonstrated exceptional service. This award is sponsored by ZOLL ® Medical Corporation.

Florida Sheriffs Association Collaborates with Simply Healthcare Plans, Carelon Behavioral Health to Provide Crisis Intervention Team Training

September 27, 2023

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.

Florida Sheriffs Association Announces the 2023 Commanders Academy Graduating Class 13

September 14, 2023

Sheriff deputies and personnel representing 34 Florida sheriffs’ offices graduated from the Florida Sheriffs Association’s (FSA) prestigious Commanders Academy. The Commanders Academy is an exceptionally informative and educational experience that is vital for the next generation of public safety leaders. The Commanders Academy has become recognized as the premier course of executive study for mid to upper-level criminal justice leaders.

Florida Sheriffs Task Force Announce Successful Completion of Operation Safe Kids

September 12, 2023

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.

Florida Sheriffs Association Cold Case Advisory Commission Assists in Breakthrough to Close 30-Year-Old Case

August 09, 2023

In a momentous development, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office has made a breakthrough in the 30-year-old cold case of Jennifer Odom, bringing justice and closure to a long-standing mystery.

Investigator David Colt Howell of Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Recognized as Florida Sheriffs Association’s 2023 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

July 26, 2023

The Florida Sheriffs Association is honored to announce the selection of Deputy David Colt Howell of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office as the 2023 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 an officer who has shown service, bravery, and honor in the line of duty.

Florida Sheriffs Association Announces New Board for 2023-2024

July 26, 2023

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), one of the largest and most successful law enforcement associations in the nation, is pleased to announce its leadership for the 2023-2024 year. The newly-elected FSA President, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, will work with the staff and board of directors to guide the efforts and direction of FSA and its 67 Sheriffs.

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