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FSA
In this Sheriff’s Academy Special Edition of Behind the Badge, Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson highlights the importance of using emotional intelligence to maximize the efficiency of sheriffs and staff. Sheriff Adkinson encourages deputies to use their emotional intelligence to manage communication using both the written and spoken word.
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Osceola News-Gazette
“The Holiday Season is a time for joyous celebration with family and friends. During this time, your Florida Sheriffs make every effort to protect the citizens that we serve. On behalf of our sheriffs, the Florida Sheriffs Association proudly endorses and supports this initiative,” said Florida Sheriffs Association President, Sheriff Jerry L. Demings.
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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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WFSU-TV
The Florida Senate’s new budget chair is coming out in support of Gov. Rick Scott’s plan to provide pay raises for the state’s law enforcement agencies. At an Orlando press conference, Scott announced his proposed budget for next year includes $11.7 million to reward Florida’s close to 4,000 law enforcement officers. “I will propose a 5 percent pay raise for all sworn state law enforcement officers as part of my 2017-2018 recommended budget,” said Scott. “The brave men and women who serve Florida as members of our state law enforcement agencies work hard each and every day to make Florida the safest place to live and raise a family. And, they deserve to be rewarded for their life-saving work.”
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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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WFSU-TV
A Senate effort to expand Florida’s hate crime law to include law enforcement could be called the “Blue Lives Matter Act.” But, while the Florida Sheriffs supports the intent, they’re not so happy about the name.
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Villages-News
Detectives assigned to the Lake County sheriff’s Cyber Crimes Unit recently concluded a weeklong operation targeting subjects online attempting to meet children for sexual activity. The operation, dubbed Treasure Florida’s Kids, resulted in 10 arrests for various sex-related crimes.
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KABC-TV
Collier County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Wednesday, advising people to put their own safety first if they choose to help or not help an officer or deputy. The sheriff’s office said the statement released Wednesday is not discouraging people from assisting officers who are outnumbered or being attacked, but more of a reminder to assess the situation and personal skills before jumping in.
“You need to make a decision based on your own physical abilities, your training, your experience,” said CCSO Commander Bill McDonald.
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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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WCTI-TV
Authorities say a gunman threatened some of the 11 people held hostage at a Jacksonville, Florida, credit union before they were rescued by SWAT team members. Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams says that after the suspect on Thursday put his gun to the back of the head of one hostage, SWAT team members had resolved to storm the bank at the first opportunity.
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The Florida Times-Union
A four-month undercover investigation dubbed “Operation All There” by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office resulted in 24 arrests to cut down illegal drug activity.
“The people who were involved in this operation are not your casual drug user,” said Sheriff Bill Leeper. “These are drug dealers and repeat offenders. If we successfully remove the drug dealers and repeat offenders, crime goes down.”
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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) |
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| 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) |
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