FSAcast

In this episode, FSA speaks with Sumter County Sheriff Bill Farmer, the current chaplain for the Florida Sheriffs Association. Learn more about the impact the chaplain role has on the spirituality of the sheriffs, and how a chaplain can bring comfort to so many in their darkest time of need. Sheriff Farmer also chairs the Florida Model Jail Standards Committee, a process that helps keep all jails...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman and Deputy Mubarak. Before recently becoming a member of the sheriff's office, Deputy Mubarak was an interpreter for the U.S. Military in Afghanistan. Deputy Mubarak was born in a rural part of Eastern Afghanistan, and his father encouraged him to become an interpreter for the U.S. Military in 2002. Deputy Mubarak speaks eloquen...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith. First elected in 2008, Sheriff Smith has implemented many innovative public safety initiatives for the citizens of his county. In addition, Sheriff Smith talks about his recent trip with his fellow sheriffs to see firsthand the humanitarian crisis currently unfolding on our nation's southern border.  

In this episode, FSA speaks with former Notre Dame Head Football Coach Lou Holtz. Before providing leadership training for sheriffs at their summer conference, Coach Holtz took time to sit down with FSA and our Training Committee Chair, Sheriff Wayne Ivey of Brevard County, to talk about making good choices, share entertaining stories about his time as a head football coach, as well as discuss why...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Congresswoman Kat Cammack, who proudly serves Florida's 3rd Congressional District as the youngest Republican woman in the 117th Congress.  As a wife of a first responder, Congresswoman Cammack discusses why her work to support law enforcement is so important.  We also discuss her recent trip with sheriffs to our nation's southern border, and why having a safe and...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum, the current president of FSA as well as with Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Schultz, the immediate past president.  Over the years, these two sheriffs have had a long and productive working relationship.  Learn how their work together continues today on a wide variety of statewide issues as FSA transitions from Sheriff Schultz to...

In this episode, FSA speaks with former Florida Governor and current U.S. Senator Rick Scott.  Elected to the Senate in 2018, Senator Scott remains a staunch supporter of sheriffs and their public safety mission as he works in our nation's Capitol.  Senator Scott talks about the keys to making our economy work for everyone as well as why now is the time for more support and freedom for the people...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida 2nd District) about his work with the 19 sheriffs he represents in his district.  Before being elected to Congress in 2016, Dr. Dunn was a surgeon in Panama City for over 25 years and before that in the U.S. Army for over 10 years. Although his district spans from Bay to Marion counties, Dr. Dunn finds the time to work well throughout...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony about his work to transform the Broward County Sheriff's Office.  Sheriff Tony was appointed sheriff in 2019 and then won his election in 2020.  During his time in office, he has made school safety a top priority and is working every day to build trust in the community for the people he serves.

In this episode, FSA speaks with Congressman Troy Nehls (Texas 22nd District), who before being recently elected to Congress was the sheriff of Fort Bend County, Texas. We discuss his recently filed Second Chance Opportunity for Re-Entry Education (SCORE) Act of 2021. This meaningful criminal justice reform legislation will authorize the DOJ to create a new grant program for eligible county jails...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Major County Sheriffs of America President Peter Koutoujian (Sheriff of Middlesex County, MA) and Vice President Dennis Lemma (Sheriff of Seminole County, FL). Learn about how MCSA is working to strengthen the Office of Sheriff and how these two sheriffs work together to make this organization successful in advocating for sound public safety legislation in Congress...

In this episode, FSA speaks with Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb about the current crisis on our southern border. Sheriff Lamb provides a firsthand account on what he and his deputies are experiencing in their Arizona county that is only 60 miles from the southern border. This interview was recorded during the 2021 Major County Sheriffs of America Summer Conference in Ashville, NC.

In this episode, FSA speaks with State Sen. Tom Wright from District 14 (Volusia and Brevard counties). Senator Wright is a staunch supporter of law enforcement and was the bill sponsor for FSA's priority legislation this year to expand the use of drones. We also cover a wide range of public safety topics as well as Senator Wright's work as chair of the Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committ...

In this episode, FSA highlights the sheriffs who were recently inducted into the Florida Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame. The ceremony this year covered both 2020 and 2021 inductees.  Former Polk County Sheriff Larry Crow was in the 2020 class and former Sheriff Nate Glover, Sheriff Ed Spooner and Sheriff John Spottswood were included in the 2021 class.  Hear why each sheriff earned this pres...

In the final episode for the 2021 session, FSA provides a quick recap on what public safety bills passed and failed. We also talk to one of FSA's contracted lobbyists, Jennifer Green of Liberty Partners, as well as our very own Matt Dunagan, FSA's Deputy Director of Operations, about the successful legislative session for sheriffs and how it all came together in the final week.

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 8 legislative recap. HB 1, the anti-riot bill, is signed into law by Governor DeSantis and several fallen deputies are recognized by House Speaker Chris Sprowls when passage of SB 1716 heads to the governor. We also talk to two members of our lobbying team, Tim Parson and Melanie Bostick of Liberty Partners, about the state budget and the final week of session.

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 7 legislative recap. HB 1, the anti-riot bill, passes the Senate; FSA supports police reform legislation and Martin County Sheriff Will Snyder is recognized as Law Enforcement Officer of the Day in the Florida House.  We also talk to two members of our lobbying team about the state budget: Jennifer Green of Liberty Partners and Angela Drzewiecki of Peebles, Smi...

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 6 legislative recap. We also talk to former Florida House member Bob Cortes, who currently works for the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. Bob reviews many of the key public safety issues for 2021 session and highlights his previous experiences as a state legislator. 

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 5 legislative recap. This week, FSA's Research Institute published a new report that further debunks the myth that our prisons are full of "non-violent" drug offenders.  We speak to Dr. Steve Hougland, FSA's Research Coordinator, about this new report as well as other initiatives of the Institute.

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 4 legislative recap that includes passage of HB 1 in the House. The Combating Public Disorder Bill, a priority of Gov. DeSantis, passed 76-39 and now heads to the Senate. We also sit down with Erin Rock of The Southern Group and cover all the angles of the state budget. 

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 3 legislative recap on several priority bills for the sheriffs. We also talk to Clearwater Chief of Police Dan Slaughter, who is the chair of the Florida Police Chiefs Association's Legislative Committee. Chief Slaughter discusses their anti-swatting legislation. What is swatting? Tune in and learn about this very dangerous practice and what the police chiefs a...

In this episode, FSA provides a week 2 legislative recap. We discuss the status of several of FSA's priority bills and the current state of COVID-19 vaccinations around the state. We also speak with Tim Parson of Liberty Partners about a variety of bills that are moving during the early part of session.   

In this episode, FSA provides a week 1 legislative recap. We discuss the status of several of FSA's priority bills and also speak with the lobbying team at Peebles, Smith & Matthews. 

In this episode, FSA provides a preview of the 2021 legislative session. We discuss the sheriffs' legislative priorities, highlight the various public safety bills that have been filed and also speak with Jennifer Green of Liberty Partners.  Jennifer is a lobbyist for FSA and she offers insights on the upcoming legislative session.

In this episode, FSA speaks with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody about her work chairing Florida's Opioid Abuse Task Force, ways in which her office helps protect consumers as well as a new program she started to recognize outstanding law enforcement called the "Back the Blue" award.