National Sheriffs' Association
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Founded | 1940 |
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Type | Trade Association |
Focus | Professional development, congressional advocacy |
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Area served | United States |
Method | Annual conferences, Sheriff & Deputy magazine, media attention, technical assistance, trainings and seminars |
Website | www.sheriffs.org |
The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) is a U.S.
Purpose
The NSA provides resources, technical assistance, opportunities for professional development, information, congressional advocacy, to criminal justice practitioners. Its annual conferences provide networking opportunities, discussion, review and formation of the Association's national policy positions on critical criminal justice and homeland security issues, and training and seminars for the Nation's sheriffs and sheriff deputies. The NSA represents over 3,000 elected sheriffs nationwide and has a membership of over 22,000. Its headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia.
History
The Articles of Incorporation for NSA were filed on September 26, 1940, with the Ohio Secretary of State. The first president was Sheriff Walter P. O'Neil.[1]
The National Sheriffs' Association badge has
In April 2024, the National Sheriffs' Association protested against the sale of Vista Outdoor to Czechoslovak Group.[3]
Key programs
- Neighborhood Watchis a program to have citizens work with law enforcement to deter crime.
- National Sheriffs' Institute (NSI) trains new sheriffs.
Leadership
The 2019-20 President of the Association is Sheriff Daron Hall, of the Davidson County (TN) Sheriff's Office.[4] The 2018-19 President of the Association was Sheriff John Layton of Indiana.[5]
See also
References
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ "FAQ". Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- ^ https://zpravy.aktualne.cz/domaci/usa-michal-strnad/r~764d4ed8fc9611eeb689ac1f6b220ee8/
- ^ "Leadership". National Sheriff's Association. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ "Past Presidents". National Sheriffs Association. Retrieved April 22, 2020.