FSAcast

In this episode, FSA speaks with the new president of the Florida Sheriffs Association, Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis. Learn about what makes Hernando County great, why Sheriff Nienhuis began his career in law enforcement and public safety initiatives he has planned for the near future. We also take listener questions!

In this episode, FSA speaks with Mecklenburg County (Charlotte, NC) Sheriff Garry McFadden during the 2022 Major County Sheriffs of America's Summer Conference. Sheriff McFadden was elected to serve as the 45th sheriff of Mecklenburg County in 2018.  Prior to being elected sheriff, Garry had a distinguished 36-year law enforcement career with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, where he s...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Salt Lake County (Utah) Sheriff Rosie Rivera during the 2022 Major County Sheriffs of America's Summer Conference. Sheriff Rivera was sworn in as the first elected female sheriff in the state of Utah in 2017.  Hear why Sheriff Rivera is so passionate about finding alternatives to incarceration by supporting programs such as drug addiction treatment, mental health t...

In this episode, FSA speaks with St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick about his first two years in office. Sheriff Hardwick was elected sheriff in 2020, and during his time in office he has made use of new technology to solve crimes at the forefront of his work.  Learn more about the rich 200-year history of the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office as well as why keeping the citizens of this county...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly.  Currently the vice president of the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association, Sheriff Staly highlights the many ways in which the organization helps its 16,000 members every day. We discuss why Florida's Truth in Sentencing law is so important to keep violent criminals behind bars and why the law is personal to him. Sheriff Staly also...

In this episode, FSA speaks with retired Wakulla County Sheriff David Harvey about his induction into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. Sheriff Harvey was first elected sheriff of Wakulla County when he was only 26 years old and went on to serve nine terms as sheriff. Sheriff Harvey performed many important roles at FSA including chair of the Legislative Committee and president. A...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter. Sheriff Hunter is a past president of FSA, and we talk about the importance of FSA's Commanders Academy and why he comes and instructs for every class. We also discuss improvements to the Florida Model Jail Standards Commission, the rich history of the Office of Sheriff in Florida and why implementation of Amendment 10 in Miami-...

In this episode, FSA speaks with St. Charles Parish (La.) Sheriff Greg Champagne. Located about 20 miles upriver from New Orleans, St. Charles Parish was recently hit by Hurricane Ida. Sheriff Champagne attended FSA's winter conference to address all the sheriffs, but specially to thank and recognize the five Florida sheriffs' offices that sent deputies to support his parish in the aftermath of th...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. First appointed sheriff in 2018, Sheriff Marceno was subsequently elected in 2020. Sheriff Marceno has been at the forefront on community engagement and finding ways to keep his citizens safe. He has hit the ground running after becoming sheriff by implementing several modern policing initiatives and even has a podcast aimed at s...

In this episode, FSA speaks with the current president of the National Sheriff Association, Sheriff Vernon Stanforth. First elected Sheriff of Fayette County, Ohio in 1996, Sheriff Stanforth talks about how his role as sheriff has changed over the years in protecting the citizens of his rural southwestern Ohio county.  Sheriff Stanforth was also a past president of the Buckeye State Sheriffs Assoc...

In this episode, we wrap up the 2022 legislative session and talk with Representative Mike Giallombardo about his recently passed cybersecurity bill (HB 7055). We also discuss his legislation that will further expand support for first responders and correctional officers diagnosed with PTSD (HB 689). We conclude with a discussion on a successful session for public safety and sheriffs with our cont...

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 8 legislative recap. We discuss the status of the FSA's top priorities and this year's comprehensive school safety bill that is now on its way to the governor's desk.  We also chat with Representative Stan McClain about his district and what's ahead for the last week of the 2022 legislative session.

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 7 legislative recap. We discuss the status of one of FSA's top priorities (SB 7040/HB 7029), which will allow, not require, judges to hold juveniles in secure detention, or be placed on supervised release (home detention), for more than the current 21 day maximum when juveniles have committed serious crimes.  We also chat with FSA lobbyist Angela Drzewiecki of...

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 6 legislative recap. HB 3 passes the full House and sheriffs' office employees were recognized as Law Enforcement Officer of the Day in consecutive days in the House, and one of them was Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook! We also sit down with one of FSA's lobbyists, Jennifer Green of Liberty Partners, to find out where all the big policy issues are with less t...

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 5 legislative recap that includes an overview of a bill that would prohibit a person from protesting in front of someone's residence.  Listen to Orange County Sheriff John Mina testify in support of this bill in committee. We also sit down with Erin Rock of The Southern Group to talk about the state budget. This year's budget will surpass $100 billion, and we r...

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 4 legislative recap.  We hear from Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson and Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil on their work in supporting HB 3, a great public safety bill that will improve the recruitment, retention and training for law enforcement officers.  We conclude the episode with comments from House Speaker Chris Sprowls on the importance of protecting cri...

In this episode, FSA shares the remarks U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio provided to sheriffs at their winter conference in Jacksonville. First elected to the Senate in 2010, Senator Rubio has set an important objective for himself while in office: to help bring the American Dream back into reach of those who feel it is slipping away. Senator Rubio talks about his support for the sheriffs' public safety miss...

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 3 legislative recap. We discuss the status of several FSA priority bills and then sit down with Rep. Chuck Brannan, Chair of House Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee.  We discuss his previous work as a law enforcement officer as well as what it's like to lead this important public safety committee in the Florida House of Representatives.

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 2 legislative recap. We discuss our successful Sheriffs Day at the Capitol as well as the introduction of HB 3, a great public safety bill FSA is supporting that will improve the recruitment, retention and training for law enforcement officers.  We conclude the episode with a status update from the new Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections, Ricky D...

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 1 legislative recap. We discuss the status of several of FSA's priority bills, the governor's State of the State address and we also speak with FSA lobbyists Ryan Matthews and Angela Drzewiecki of GrayRobinson.

In this episode, FSA provides a preview of the 2022 legislative session. We discuss the sheriffs' legislative priorities, highlight the various public safety bills that have been filed and also interview Jennifer Green and Tim Parson of Liberty Partners.  Jennifer and Tim are lobbyists for FSA, and they provide key insights on the upcoming legislative session.

In this episode, FSA speaks with Chris Sprowls, the current speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.  Speaker Sprowls was first elected to the Florida House in 2014 and has been a strong advocate for public safety. We discuss legislative successes from the 2021 regular session on environmental resiliency planning and improving early childhood reading as well as the recently instituted Flor...

In this episode, FSA speaks with State Attorney Jack Campbell about Florida's Prisoner Release Reoffender Law. Passed unanimously by the Florida Legislature in 1997, the law ensures violent repeat offenders serve 100 percent of their maximum prison sentence if they commit another forcible felony within three years upon their release from prison. We discuss how this law works to reduce violent crim...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods, who has been sheriff since 2017. Sheriff Woods is currently the Vice Chairman of FSA's Board of Directors, a board member for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches as well as a member of FSA's Criminal Apprehension Assistance Program Committee. We discuss FSA's strategic plan, his county's exceptional legislative delegation, the impa...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers. While elected sheriff in 2020, Sheriff Flowers is hardly a newcomer having served in patrol, drug units and various command posts during his time in the sheriff's office. We discuss pill mills, their amazing real-time crime center and the youthful joys of Dodgertown! Sheriff Flowers has hit the ground running with several n...