National Sheriffs' Association

The National Sheriffs' Association, in collaboration with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association, presents the Legal and Jail Training event. This crucial training offers sheriffs, jail administrators, and legal professionals the chance to engage with experts on vital topics like civil liability, inmate rights, and the Prison Litigation Reform Act. Gain essential knowledge and practical strategies to navigate the evolving legal landscape. Register now to secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/dB7AqS8r

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NSA Board of Directors member Sheriff Garry McFadden of Mecklenburg County, NC released an opinion piece regarding the ongoing fentanyl crisis. Read below. NC sheriff: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris must commit to closing this deadly fentanyl loophole | Opinion | By Garry McFadden The presidential nominees from the Democratic and Republican parties have a lot to say about the crisis at our southern border and the illegal drugs making their way into the United States via cartel smugglers. On average, 300 North Carolinians lose their lives to overdose each month. In 2023, about 107,542 people died from a drug overdose – nearly 300 people a day – and the main driver of these deaths is opioids. But this dark trend won’t end with a secure border as long as a little-known trade rule remains in place. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, it’s time for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump to address this crisis. Read the full opinion: here:https://lnkd.in/eaVqaP64

Seminar submissions are officially OPEN for the 2025 NSA Winter Conference in Washington D.C.! Join industry experts and share your knowledge by submitting a proposal today. Don't miss this opportunity to make an impact! Submit here: https://lnkd.in/g8ZCMg55 #Sheriffs2025 #NSAWinter

Sheriffs showed their support at both the Republican National Convention (RNC) and the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Sheriff Dale Schmidt of Dodge County, Wisconsin, attended the RNC in Milwaukee earlier in July, where he engaged with members of Congress, delegates, and the media. Sheriff Garry McFadden of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, who serves on the NSA Board of Directors, attended the DNC in Chicago, participating in radio interviews and meeting with U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters.

AMERICAN SHERIFF ALLIANCE ISSUES CALL FOR ACTION AGAINST TREN DE ARAGUA Leadership from the nation’s sheriffs’ associations demands attention to the threat this Venezuelan-based gang poses to public safety in communities across America Last week, law enforcement across the country was notified that the Venezuelan-based gang, Tren de Aragua (TDA), had issued a “green light” to its members to attack and fire upon U.S. law enforcement officers. The gang, which originated in the Venezuelan prison system, boasts a membership of over 5,000 members and many have made their way into the United States. Members of TDA have been linked to violent crimes across the country, including the recent arrest of an individual in Denver linked to a brutal beating of a jewelry store owner during an armed robbery which occurred on June 24th. TDA participates in human smuggling and trafficking, kidnapping, extortion schemes, and moving illicit narcotics in their areas of operation. Since U.S. Customs and Border Protection had its first apprehension of a TDA member in March 2023, there have been 70 additional apprehensions within the United States. The total number of TDA members operating in the United States is unknown due to the number of “got-a-ways” entering the country, as well as those who may have been recruited domestically since TDA has showed its presence in the country. “When we allow a brutal and violent gang, like TDA, to operate in the United States, we have failed in terms of border security,” said Sheriff Kieran Donahue, NSA President. “TDA is the latest example where failed policies have allowed violent gangs and criminal cartels into our country who subsequently commit heinous acts of violence and cause fear in our communities.” Read the full release: https://rb.gy/c71ag7

COPS Office Announces Nomination Period for 2025 L. Anthony Sutin Award for Innovative Law Enforcement and Community Partnerships WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) announced that it is now accepting nominations for the 2025 L. Anthony Sutin Award for Innovative Law Enforcement and Community Partnerships. This annual award is bestowed upon a collaborative team of law enforcement and community members whose innovative partnerships have transformed public safety in their community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTe6pWjR

EXCLUSIVELY for members of the National Sheriffs' Association! Join Dr. Rachelle Zemlok, Strategic Wellness Director at Lexipol, on August 7 at 1 pm ET for an insightful webinar on the critical link between family support and officer wellness. Discover effective strategies your agency can implement to better involve and support families within your wellness programs. Register TODAY at: https://lnkd.in/eq32_EDq

Register today for the "AI is Revolutionizing Public Safety, Criminal Justice, and Security - Are We Ready?" webinar on August 28, 2024 at 12:30PM for a discussion on the transformative impact of #artificialintelligence (AI) on public safety, criminal justice, and security. AI is changing how crimes are committed, investigated, and prevented, offering advanced tools for law enforcement but also presenting new challenges. Current efforts to integrate AI across these sectors lack a unified approach, despite the pressing need to address recruitment issues, rising crime rates, and the ethical use of AI. To address these challenges and ensure responsible use of AI, two blue-ribbon panels of experts from law enforcement, criminal justice, and private security will present, including NSA’s Board Treasurer, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, Ocean County, New Jersey. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3uzzHYA

#ArtificialIntelligence is Revolutionizing Public Safety, Criminal Justice, and Security – Are We Ready? Calling all public safety and private security technology professionals to join America's National Police and Security Associations for an AI webinar this August 28th. Hear from industry experts and panelists discuss the state of AI in public safety and private security, understanding the tools and technology of AI, as well as an AI partnership between law enforcement, criminal justice, and private security. Register today: https://lnkd.in/g3uzzHYA