The Florida Sheriffs Association is a non-profit professional association of Florida’s 67 Sheriffs, 3,000 business leaders and over 100,000 private citizens.
@WhiteHouse
@realDonaldTrump
Thank you for honoring
@PBCountySheriff
Deputy Reece and all the attendees. We appreciate
@WhiteHouse
WhiteHouse and
@POTUS
for this effort. These stories demonstrate the importance of law enforcement. We will continue to serve all our citizens fairly and honorably.
Find us a Governor that understands, appreciates, and supports law enforcement more than
@GovRonDeSantis
, we will wait.💪👏🙌
Thank you, Governor for taking time to meet with the sheriffs during Sheriffs Day at the Capitol. And thank you for keeping Florida free & safe!
#FlaPol
Thank you to the Florida Sheriffs Association for visiting Tallahassee and thank you to the thousands of sheriffs they represent across the state who work to keep Florida communities and families safe.
There's a reason a recent
@TheJusticeDept
report shows that FL's crime rate is much lower than other states, & that's because we believe there is no such thing as a finish line when it comes to
#PublicSafety
. Thank you,
@GovRonDeSantis
for putting good legislation into action.
Today, I signed legislation that will:
- Makes child rapists eligible for the death penalty with the minimum sentence of life in prison without parole
- Impose additional penalties on fentanyl and drug-related crimes targeted at children
- Protect Floridians from disastrous
The death of
@ccsofl
Deputy Ben Zirbel has brought such sadness to the community & his family but has also brought life to seven who received his organs and more than 100 people needing tissue.
Even stage 3
#breastcancer
can't stop this incredible 27-year-old mother of four
@CCSOFL
deputy from fighting for her life and the lives of others. Deputy Courtney Altsatt - you are a true inspiration. 💪🏼💗
Thank you
@GovRonDeSantis
for supporting Truth in Sentencing. FL has a 63% drop in crime rate since criminals began serving their full sentence. Gov DeSantis is right, the public would be upset if a criminal is given one sentence and only served a little more than half that time.
The Nation's
#1
law & order Governor is not resting on his previous monumental public safety successes. Florida has spoken - we are in the business of keeping you safe! Thank you, Governor!
In Florida, we are taking steps to preserve law & order by enhancing accountability for criminals, combatting human smuggling and protecting Floridians from fentanyl.
Who says law enforcement officers don't have a sense of humor? The
@FlaglerSheriff
unveiled their new sign Thursday outside of the "Green Roof Inn" - aka Flagler County Jail. Check out what "guests" can expect during their overnight.
Today,
@GovRonDeSantis
signed
#HB1
into law. Those that destroy property, harass and threaten Floridians, or attack law enforcement officers will be held accountable. The sheriffs of Florida will continue to defend every citizen's right to peacefully protest.
#FlaPol
Thank you for joining us for a valuable purpose,
@GovRonDeSantis
! Recruiting the best and brightest to Florida helps keep every Floridian and visitor safe.
We are thrilled to share
@HCSOSheriff
's Corporal Carlo Brito has been released from the hospital after a 45-day stay due to the November ambush incident. His remarkable resilience and courage make him an inspiration to us all!
"It brings me immense joy to share that Corporal Brito is returning home to his loved ones after his courageous journey through rehabilitation. This greatest gift we could have imagined," said Sheriff Chronister.
Full story here:
It is never easy to say goodbye to any of our heroes, but at Christmas, it makes it even that much more difficult.
Please pray for the
@OCSOALERTS
and the family of the deputy. They desperately need it.
@ODMP
@NationalSheriff
"The truth is that police officers are still among the most highly trusted professions by the general public. Hard-working Americans see through the anti-cop propaganda — they support their local law enforcement officers," says
@PolkCoSheriff
Grady Judd.
Thank you to Speaker
@Paul_Renner
, Representative Chuck Brannan, and Senator
@JayCollinsFL
for having the sheriffs today to announce legislation for Constitutional Permitless Carry.
“Our Constitution protects gun ownership rights and the ability to carry a firearm..."
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Today, we honor the life and service of
@VolusiaSheriff
Deputy Jason Lewis. With over a decade of dedicated service, his legacy of courage and selflessness will forever inspire us. Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Lewis' family and friends. 🙏
Truly remarkable. Even after he passed,
@HighCOSheriff
's Deputy William Gentry will still save lives.
Deputy Gentry was a registered
#organdonor
& will save the lives of six people & help up to 70 others with his tissue donation.
A sweet pup by the name of Gunner has been deputized by
@leesheriff
for his "tenacity and fight." The 4-month old dog was rescued by his owner as he struggled in the jaws of a gator.
We are heartbroken to share that over the weekend, a drunk driver crashed into a family of four, carrying
@JSOPIO
deputy William Adams, bailiff Cathy Adams & their two children, killing Cathy. Our hearts & prayers go out to this beautiful family.
#HappyFathersDay
to all of the dads out there! Especially those who serve as heroes, not only in your child's eyes, but for in all of our eyes. Thank you for protecting us.
#HappyFathersDay2023
A beautiful story to start off your Friday!
@PolkCoSheriff
Detective Harvey (right) spotted a car that needed a tire so he stopped to help.
The kind man in the blue shirt (left) who owns a lawn business stopped to provide his 4-way wrench to tighten the tire.
#StarOnTheStreet
Florida has a lower crime rate than Texas & California, and we lock up fewer people🤔. Might be because our criminals serve their full sentence. Oppose
#SB1032
For this week's
#StarOnTheStreets
, it seems only appropriate that we highlight
@BrowardSheriff
for their incredible work both during and outside of a crisis. Thank you for all you do for your community!
It's
#FloridaFriday
and we are back with some of
@PolkCoSheriff
Sheriff Judd's spectacular nature photography! These critters were spotted while wandering Florida's beautiful natural landscapes. 🦌🦉🦃
Following a storied career spanning 30 years, Juan Perez, Director of
@MiamiDadePD
, has decided to step down in January.
We thank him for his unwavering dedication to the community and wish him the very best in the next chapter of his life!
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. We hope all citizens of Florida recognize the incredible work our sheriffs and over 35,000 deputies, correctional officers and other staff. If you see local law enforcement, we encourage you to thank them for their service.
Two arrests have been made for the death of 7-year-old Heidy Rivas Villanueva, shot Saturday. Thank you,
@JSOPIO
, for your quick work on this case. Our thoughts & prayers go out to Heidy's family during this unbelievably painful & tragic time.
All of our hearts are very heavy this morning as one of our
@browardsheriff
deputies has passed away in a vehicle crash. Our thoughts and prayers are with the deputy’s family and their sheriff’s office family during this time.
@GovRonDeSantis
The Nation's
#1
law & order Governor is not resting on his previous monumental public safety successes. Florida has spoken - we are in the business of keeping you safe! Thank you, Governor!
Thank you, Senator
@SenRickScott
for always supporting law enforcement. Your passion for public safety has always been backed by action. We appreciate you taking the time to visit our
#FSAWinterConference
#FLSheriffs
Here's
@PolkCoSheriff
Deputy Sheriff Roman helping a boy learn how to bait a hook with a worm, and obviously having a blast while doing it!
#StarOnTheStreet
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FSA and sheriffs across the state have been coordinating with the
@WhiteHouse
,
@GovRonDeSantis
,
@SenRickScott
as well as many Florida state agencies and partners to improve law enforcement’s response to this outbreak
The Sheriffs of Florida stand united with
@GCSOFlorida
, Sheriff Bobby Schultz & his team today with the tragic news that two of his deputies were ambushed and murdered. We are humbled by the countless offers of assistance and we grieve together as one family. -
@SheriffAdkinson
Last week,
@LKLDRegional
named
@PolkCoSheriff
's Sheriff Grady Judd as the Advocate of the Year. Sheriff Judd was recognized for his unwavering advocacy and generosity in supporting the community. What an incredible honor, Sheriff!👏🏆
Congratulations to Sgt. William Lawless who, after 32 ½ years of dedicated service to
@PascoSheriff
& the citizens of Pasco County, has retired. We commend you for your service, Sergeant!
T minus five days until three additions to Florida's Move Over Law go into effect! Be sure to follow all traffic laws to avoid getting a ticket in the new year. 👀🚔
Next month,
@ManateeSheriff
Deputy James Racky will be biking in the grueling Police Unity Tour to honor
@PolkCoSheriff
Deputy Blane Lane. Deputy Lane was only 21 years old when he was killed in the line of duty after serving for less than a year.
Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Benny Solis of
@MiamiDadePD
. He is being recognized as the Florida Sheriffs Association’s 2020 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year!
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Senator Rick Scott spoke on Wednesday about his "Back the Blue" Resolution and how this proposal is necessary to show support to the brave men and women in law enforcement.
The 29-year-old
@PBCountySheriff
's deputy that was shot once in the face by an MS-13 gang member last night is expected to survive.
Our prayers for a speedy recovery. ❤️
Yesterday, the Presidents of the
@FLSheriffs
(Sheriff Mike Adkinson),
@NationalSheriffs
(Sheriff Harold Eavenson) and Major County Sheriffs of America (Sheriff Grady Judd) met at FSA’s winter conference to discuss several public safety issues.
.
@PolkCoSheriff
's Sheriff Grady Judd is always on the latest trend for making his county safer. His team of 20 drone pilots uses its thermal-imaging drones at night, finding burglars who thought they were safe hiding in the dark.
We love it when our local sheriff's offices take time out of their busy schedules to hang with our future deputies!
Meet this week's
#StarOnTheStreets
,
@ircsheriff
!
It's
#FloridaFriday
!
@PolkCoSheriff
Sheriff Judd's hobby and passion is nature photography, and he has shared some of his best shots with us today. Look at these magnificent Florida birds in action! 🌺🐦
Congratulations to
@JSOPIO
's Sheriff Mike Williams — voted in for his 2nd term as sheriff! We know you will continue to ensure the safety of our citizens.
This is a tragic and sad day, especially for those in the Orange County community. Hard to put all of this into words right now, but we ask for your prayers for the impacted families and for those that are injured fighting for their lives.
A South Florida man faces 11 charges related to child pornography after hundreds of explicit images were found on his laptop. Working with
@MissingKids
,
@BrowardSheriff
was able to promptly locate and arrest the offender.
We are both humbled and honored to share this week's
#TBT
.
Submitted by his lovely wife, Lisa Adams, we honor the memory of
@WCSOFL
Captain Dewey Adams' & thank him for his time spent serving and protecting FL's citizens. So much love to this family. ❤️
It's with heavy hearts that we say goodbye and send our love to the
@SJSOPIO
after K-9 Invey lost her battle with cancer.
Invey gave seven incredible years to the sheriffs' department and will be sorely missed. 💔
We're relieved to learn that the
@ECSONews
deputy that sustained multiple gunshot wounds this afternoon while responding to a call is expected to make a full recovery.
As
#HurricaneDorian
threatens Florida,
@freshfromFL
Commissioner Nikki Fried and our own Harriet Sespico served food to the hundreds of emergency services workers at the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee. One Team, One Mission.
"...themselves and their families from those criminals who intend to do them harm. The Florida Sheriffs Association supports constitutional permitless carry, and we look forward to working with
@GovRonDeSantis
and the Legislature on this issue.”
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“I vow to fight against anything that would defund or hurt police. I may not have a vote in the legislature anymore, but I have a microphone like this one and I plan to use it,” said Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.
Great address by Agriculture Commissioner
@NikkiFriedFL
to new sheriffs about the collaborative work her office does with sheriffs across Florida. New sheriffs look forward to working with her office to keep Floridians safe!
If you love
#dogs
as much as we do, check out these cuties who are in need of a new home! If you're serious about
#adopting
one of these K-9's, get in touch w/
@JSOPIO
today.
To uphold the Florida Constitution, the institution of the Office of Sheriff, and the clear mandate of Florida’s voters, the Florida Sheriffs Association today filed a lawsuit against the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners.
Press release:
Florida's sheriffs are sending our prayers and well wishes for a speedy recovery and strength for
@FLCaseyDeSantis
. We also send our prayers to
@GovRonDeSantis
, their entire family, and the medical team for an uplifting mind and to do all things through Christ.
We stand in support of our
@browardsheriff
Office family and the family of Lieutenant Aldemar “Al” Rengifo Jr., who died on Sunday, August 16.
Lt. Rengifo served his community for more than 20 years. Thank you for being a lifelong hero.
We are saddened to announce the passing of BSO Lieutenant Aldemar “Al” Rengifo Jr., who died on Sunday, August 16 after testing positive and being hospitalized for the coronavirus (COVID-19) on July 27. Learn more about his dedication to Broward County .
Today we celebrate the strong women who put their lives on the line and keep our communities safe. Thank you for all that you do today and every day.
#InternationalWomensDay
@ccsofl
"It is our shared responsibility to never forget the men and women whose names are etched on the Fallen Heroes Memorial, as the impact of these 17 fallen deputies is immeasurable," said
@HCSOSheriff
Sheriff Chad Chronister.
FL’s sheriffs gathered at the Capitol to be public safety subject matter experts & advocate for legislation that will continue leading to safe communities for FL's residents & visitors.
Thank you to our state leaders for your hospitality. Great day for public safety.
#FlaPol
We are saddened to report that our
@ccsofl
family is saying good bye to a great deputy tonight. Sergeant Eric Twisdale has been recognized for multiple awards since he started serving his community in the early 90's. You will be deeply missed, Sergeant. 🙏
We stand with Deputy Gentry, his family, his friends, and with the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office during this tragic time. We are heartbroken at this reminder that law enforcement put their lives on the line every moment they are on duty for their fellow citizens
Florida Attorney General
@AGAshleyMoody
is urging support for law enforcement as officer deaths spike nationwide.
Nine Florida officers are included in the count, surpassing the total officers lost statewide the previous year.
January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Today we honor the sacrifice and risk of all law enforcement to keep our friends and family safe 💙
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
“Florida law enforcement officers face threats every day and continue to courageously respond to the call of duty—regardless of the risks and dangers that entails. It is important that we support our officers & honor the memory of those lost in the line of duty..."
@AGAshleyMoody
More than $50 million worth of methamphetamine linked to a drug cartel was seized during an investigation between the
@PolkCoSheriff
's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations.
It is with a sad and heavy heart that we announce the passing of Deputy Shannon Bennett due to COVID-19.
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#TeamBSO
Thank you, CFO
@JimmyPatronis
for an uplifting message during a special night where we got to recognize the FSA 2023 Dispatcher of the Year and the FSA 2023 Corrections Officer of the Year.
Congrats to Senator
@GovGoneWild
for his extensive work on the Rapid DNA Program. This program provides the opportunity for many incredible things, including solving crimes quicker and helping bring justice so that victims and the families of the victims can rest easier.