This message was sent to ##Email## October 4, 2018     Walton County Sheriff, Michael A. Adkinson, Jr., speaks about Amendment 10 FSA via YouTube "We believe that the government works best when it works closest to the people. That’s why we know that individual citizens' right to vote should never be infringed," shared Sheriff Adkinson. He wants you to understand that Amendment 10 doesn't only protect our right to vote, it protects our families, tax dollars and our veterans.  READ MORE Pasco deputies bust 20 suspected of contracting without license WTVT-TV In the interest of safer communities and through an undercover sting operation, Paso County Sheriff Chris Nocco and other officials bring 20 people up on charges of contracting without a license. One of the men charged is on felony probation for a rape conviction. "If It sounds too good to be true, it probably is," said Don Rosenthal, assistant county administrator for development services.  READ MORE .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE PROTECTION WHERE IT COUNTS! Added Protection: DEW Ballistic Doors Used extensively by law enforcement throughout the USA, the DEW PD series of ballistic door panels provides ready-to-use protection when needed. The NIJ level IIIA, III and IV panels are available as a vehicle OEM factory installed option or can easily be retrofitted to your existing fleet. Learn more here! FSA Remembers FSA The Sheriffs of Florida will never forget the sacrifice their deputies and their families have made to uphold our laws and protect society. Their names have been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts forever. This week we ask you to pause for a moment to remember these officers and their service to our state and nation.  READ MORE    MISSED AN ISSUE OF FSA WEEKLY INSIGHT? VISIT AND SEARCH THE ARCHIVE TODAY. .  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Video from a helicopter shows dramatic rescue after van goes into Florida lake Miami Herald "Looking for subjects now, I am not seeing anyone exit the van yet," a deputy could be heard saying. At least five Collier County sheriff's deputies could be seen swimming to the submerged van, pulling the driver out, getting the driver to shore, then giving CPR. According to the department, deputies broke the rear window of the van to get to the driver, who was unconscious and not breathing.  READ MORE .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Leaders in Transportation Equipment Sun State has a long-standing relationship with government and municipal customers, with complete knowledge of common and special specifications on every aspect of truck and trailer applications. 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I was proud to be a part of it."  READ MORE 12 busted in Florida/Georgia rental car theft ring The Florida Times-Union An investigation into an elaborate car theft and bank fraud scheme that saw luxury cars and SUVs stolen, then resold or leased in Atlanta has ended with the arrest of at least 10 men and two women from Northeast Florida, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.  READ MORE Video: Marion County sheriff's office plans to expand the number of guardians on school campuses WFTV-TV The guardians are working on campus that also have resource officers. The school board wants to see how things go this years and could possible swamp some of the SRO's for more campus guardians.  READ MORE This scam is once again targeting Southwest Florida seniors WZVN-TV Beth Schell with the Lee County Sheriff Office's fraud prevention unit calls it "The Sweepstakes Lottery Scam." In it, the scammer claims to be with organizations like Publisher's Clearing House and promises their victim big bucks only if they send over cash first. "Oftentimes the victim doesn’t know they're being victimized," Schell said.  READ MORE © 2018 Florida Sheriffs Association 2617 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL 32308 P: (800) 877-2168 Unsubscribe Protecting, Leading & Uniting Since 1893 Join Now » 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063