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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight discusses his path to becoming sheriff and his view on the importance of the role of sheriff in the community. As an elected official who reports directly to the citizens, Knight says sheriffs have a unique opportunity to measure their success. He also shares one particular incident that occurred when he was just a 25-year-old deputy that has since shaped his life both personally and professionally.
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WJXT-TV
The flag outside the Nassau County Sheriff's Office was lowered to half staff Tuesday, just feet above a memorial surrounding the patrol car of a deputy who was killed earlier in the day while chasing a man on foot across State Road 200 in Yulee. Deputy Eric Oliver, who joined the Sheriff's Office in 2009 after serving five years in the U.S. Navy, will be remembered as a "hero," Sheriff Bill Leeper said."He has a history of serving our country and our community."
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The SGI High Risk Dignitary Protection Course focuses on Diplomatic Security and Executive Protection for law enforcement personnel assigned to their agency's SWAT Team, Mayor's Detail, Dignitary Protection Unit, etc., who are specifically tasked with providing protective services in their official capacity. This course is designed to teach students the requisite skills they will need to effectively operate as a member of a security team.
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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.
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WJXT-TV
The Florida Sheriffs Association took in more than 6,600 pounds of prescription drugs in the operation pill drop that ran from Oct. 16 through Nov. 12. The Sheriffs Association says prescription pills are the most commonly used and abused drug among teenagers.
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WJHG-TV
Crime continues to fall across Florida according to the 2016 Semi-Annual Uniform Crime Report. The report shows Florida’s crime volume dropped 3.4 percent compared to the first six months of 2015. Governor Rick Scott said, “Florida’s steadily decreasing crime rate is a true testament to the hard work and commitment of our brave law enforcement officers.”
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WITI-TV
While his mother was preparing food in the kitchen, a 5-year-old Florida boy called 911 to invite law enforcement officers over for Thanksgiving dinner. Monica Webster of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office tells the News Herald that with all the bad calls they receive every day, this was a happy call. But young Billy Nolin’s family had no idea he’d invited guests to dinner.
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The Florida Times-Union
The spiral-bound 102-page report was handed over to Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams on Monday, the result of a year’s worth of meetings by members of an ad hoc Sheriff’s Strategic Initiative task force assembled at his request to seek ways to improve department transparency, community engagement, training and resources.
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Join the fight against crime ... become a member of the FSA!
The Sheriffs of Florida invite you to join them in the fight against crime by becoming a member of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Founded in 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association is one of the largest and most successful state law enforcement associations in the nation. With your help, FSA supports the needs of law enforcement communities across the state. If you are already an FSA member, please share with family and friends the value of becoming a new member today! Click here to find out more about the benefits of becoming a member of the FSA!
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Spacecoastdaily.com
Teams traveled this year to Central Florida to compete from as far away as Jamaica, Hungary, St. Maarten, and Brazil, just to see who is among the top SWAT teams in the world. While a close knit brotherhood is shared among teammates and fellow operators from all over, let there be no doubt that everyone of the teams came there to win the coveted title of “Best SWAT Team in the World.”
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| Jan. 29-Feb.1, 2017 |
Winter Conference |
Hyatt Regency (Jacksonville) |
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| June 12-15, 2017 |
Executive Assistants Conference |
Mission Inn Resort & Club (Howey-in-the-Hills) |
Details |
| July 23-26, 2017 |
Summer Conference |
Hyatt Regency (Coconut Point) |
Details to come |
| Nov. 6-8, 2017 |
Executive Leadership and Fleet Admin & Vehicle Expo |
Marriot Resort Sawgrass (Ponte Vedra Beach) |
Details |
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