Florida Sheriffs Association

06/01/2026

A multi‑agency Missing Child Rescue Operation helped locate 21 missing and endangered children across Southwest Florida. Proud to see deputies from Lee County Sheriff's Office, Collier County Sheriff's Office, and Hendry County Sheriff's Office working together to bring kids to safety. This is what protecting communities looks like.

ESTERO – The National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF) has completed a confidential, multi-agency Missing Child Rescue Operation on May 29 to locate endangered missing youth across Lee, …

06/01/2026

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05/29/2026

Florida’s budget is finalized, and Episode 156 of FSACast takes you inside the process that brought lawmakers back to Tallahassee for a special session.

FSA sits down with two of our contract lobbyists to discuss key public safety investments, the final state budget agreement, and funding secured for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Learning Center.
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05/29/2026

More than three years ago, Florida's sheriffs embarked on a journey of building the Florida Sheriffs Youth Learning Center at their headquarters in Florida's capital city of Tallahassee.

Once completed, the center will be a place for children to visit and learn more about the honor and tradition of serving in law enforcement.

To the men and women in the House and Senate and to the entire Florida legislature, we say thank you. Florida's leaders are supporting our youth and the next generation of public safety leaders.

05/29/2026

An important reminder and great safety tips from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office FL. Thank you for your commitment to protecting children in and out of school.

SCHOOL’S OUT — INTERNET SAFETY IS IN

With summer break here, many children will be spending more time online gaming, using social media, watching videos, and chatting with friends. The internet can be a great tool, but it’s important to keep safety a priority.

Here are a few tips for parents and guardians to help keep kids safe online this summer:
🔹 Know what apps and games your children are using
🔹 Review privacy settings on devices and accounts
🔹 Remind kids never to share personal information, passwords, school names, or locations online
🔹 Monitor online chats and gaming interactions
🔹 Teach children not to meet online “friends” in person
🔹 Set screen time limits and encourage outdoor activities
🔹 Keep computers and devices in common areas when possible
🔹 Encourage children to tell a trusted adult if something online makes them uncomfortable

🎮 Remember: Not everyone online is who they claim to be. Open conversations and active supervision are some of the best tools to help protect children online.

05/29/2026

It's going to be a busy summer in Miami, and it's great to see this kind of proactive work by the Miami Dade Sheriff’s Office to be prepared and ready to protect the community. Keep it up!

05/29/2026

Gifts to the FSA are more than a donation — they represent a commitment to strengthening public safety in Florida. Because of the generosity of our members and supporters, we’re able to provide training and resources for law enforcement officers, invest in youth programs and scholarships, and help shape the next generation of leaders. Take a look at our latest Donor Impact Report to learn more about what our donors’ dollars are doing here at the FSA. Link to the 2025 report in the comments.

05/28/2026

Thinking you can outrun a K-9 is never a good idea. Great work by the deputies and K-9s of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff Paul Blackman.

05/28/2026

An honor earned by fewer than one percent of law enforcement professionals. This recognition highlights the commitment to leadership and excellence with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. Congratulations, Detention Services Commander Nolie St. Fleur!

Detention Services Commander Nolie St. Fleur has been invited to attend the 299th session of the FBI National Academy (FBINA) in Quantico, Virginia, in July 2026. Less than 1% of all law enforcement officers receive an invitation from the FBI to attend this prestigious academy during their careers.

Commander St. Fleur began his FCSO career as a detention deputy in August 2006. In his current role as Detention Watch Commander within the Court and Detention Services Division, he oversees the care, custody and control of inmates at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. Outside of his regular duties, Commander St. Fleur is also a member of FCSO’s Honor Guard team and a Creole interpreter.

“Commander St. Fleur’s invitation to attend the FBI National Academy is a tremendous honor,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “This is not only a personal milestone for him but also a first for the Court and Detention Services Division. Until now, no one from the Court and Detention Services Division had ever been invited by the FBI to attend the FBI National Academy.”

The FBI National Academy began in July 1935 to standardize and professionalize law enforcement agencies throughout the United States through centralized training. The International Association of Chiefs of Police, as well as Congress and the Department of Justice, supported the creation of the academy, which was originally named “FBI Police Training School.”

The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers nominated by their agency heads because of their demonstrated leadership qualities. The 10-week program serves to improve the administration of justice in law enforcement agencies in the United States and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge and cooperation worldwide. The training is provided at no local cost with the FBI paying for travel, training, meals and lodging costs.

Upon graduation, Commander St. Fleur will join Sheriff Staly, Chief Deputy Barile and Chief Welker as the only current FCSO employees who have graduated from the FBI National Academy.