This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Click here to advertise in this news brief.   Mobile version    RSS    Subscribe    Unsubscribe    Archive    Media Kit Jul. 18, 2013 Home   About   Sheriffs   Legislative   Conferences   Training   Programs   Membership   Contact Us         Law enforcement dealing with new illegal drug in the area WEAR-TV Local law enforcement agencies already have their hands full dealing with a slew of illegal drugs. And now the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says Molly is starting to show up into northwest Florida.    Share this article:   READ MORE   Pill mill efforts result in award for Sarasota sheriff Sarasota Patch "I didn't know they gave an award for doing your job," said Sheriff Tom Knight, who was honored for his work to put an end to misuse of pain management clinics and reduce crime. "But in my eyes it was the most prestigious award I’ve ever received." Share this article:   READ MORE Polk County deputies uncover sex slave operation WTFS-TV For critics of Sheriff Grady Judd's numerous online prostitution stings that often net dozens of suspects as being trivial or focusing on misdemeanor offenses, Polk County's top cop had a sharp response during a news conference. Share this article:   READ MORE Federal task force to combat organized retail theft in South Florida South Florida Sun Sentinel The group, which includes detectives from the Broward Sheriff's Office, will be taking aim at all facets of such retail crime, ranging from the guy who lines his pants with tin foil to fool anti-theft sensors to cracking down on gangs who drive away with cargo containers full of merchandise. Share this article:   READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE   Portable LED Displays In the event of an emergency, even when the power lines are down, portable LED displays are a great way to get the word out. Sheriff's Offices in Texas are now using LED displays to advertise Sheriff's Auction items, display Most Wanted Posters, promote upcoming events, and for presenting valuable public service messages.   Explorer Post 900 wins championship Tampa Bay Newspapers The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 900 recently won the State Competition Championship at the Florida Association of Police Explorers competition, June 24-28 in Crystal River. Competing against 31 other law enforcement explorer posts from across Florida, Pinellas County’s "Team Alpha" received the overall championship trophy. Share this article:   READ MORE Making a difference: Citrus County Commander Buddy Grant's challenge WTSP-TV Commander Buddy Grant with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office is challenging his deputies to beat his time of 4:28 on the sheriff's office PT course. As a United Way board member, Grant says it's something that's been on his mind for a long time. This challenge is a way to give back and make a difference in his community. Share this article:   READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE   EdgeAccess, Inc. This single-box, rolling Visitation Station includes routing and recording capability without the need for added servers – Perfect for a Virtual Try BEFORE You Buy Solution… learn more   FEATURED ARTICLE TRENDING ARTICLE MOST POPULAR ARTICLE Law enforcement dealing with new illegal drug in the area WEAR-TV Local law enforcement agencies already have their hands full dealing with a slew of illegal drugs. And now the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says Molly is starting to show up into northwest Florida. read more Take care of your officers By Brandon Elliott This is a message to all you sheriffs, chiefs and administrative officers. It takes a vast amount of experience and calculated thinking to be the heads and executive officers of your agencies. What I want to address is what often gets lost in the bureaucracy that is police administration. read more ACLU wants to tighten up drug database access South Florida Sun Sentinel The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida has asked the state Department of Health to tighten rules to prevent the accidental release of confidential information from a state prescription-drug database. read more Hendry County Sheriff's officer heading up state agricultural intelligence unit newszap.com Charles White of Clewiston is an agricultural unit sergeant with the Hendry County Sheriff's Office and was elected as president of the Florida Agricultural Crimes Intelligence Unit at their annual training seminar in Daytona Beach on May 16. Share this article:   READ MORE Preventing cellphone theft FSA As cellphones become more sophisticated, more popular and more expensive, cellphone theft across the U.S. is on the rise. In Orange County, sheriff's detectives have seen a significant increase in robbery crimes, where the victims are targeted for their cellphone. When devices are stolen, identity theft becomes a major concern, as personal information is often stored in cellphones. Check out these tips to keep your cellphone device and personal information safe. Share this article:   READ MORE TRENDING ARTICLES Missed last week's issue? See which articles your colleagues read most.     SmartWater CSI technology to help Florida police find stolen property (WPBF-TV) Quick-hit burglaries alarm cops, victims (Florida Today) Miami man fatally shot over cellphone (WCTV-TV) Training offered through FSA (FSA) Don't be left behind. Click here to see what else you missed.   FSA Weekly InSight Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469.420.2601 Download media kit Liz Murphy, Content Editor, 202.684.7166   Contribute news This edition of FSA Weekly InSight was sent to ##Email##. To unsubscribe, click here. 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