National Sheriffs' Association

The National Sheriffs' Association was deeply honored to present the NSA Excellence in Traffic Safety Award posthumously to Toby Keith, accepted by his wife, Tricia, and daughter, Krystal Keith. Toby worked with NSA’s Traffic Safety Committee in 2021 to release a 30-second PSA, encouraging motorists to wear seat belts, slow down, drive sober, and focus on driving. In the first year, the PSA was aired over 13,000 times on 450 television stations with over 63 million impressions and is still being aired. As an advocate for safe driving, Toby made significant contributions to this initiative to save lives. We extend our deepest gratitude to his family for joining us in Oklahoma City and allowing us to honor his memory.

The conference concluded on Thursday, June 27, with a series of enriching educational sessions and the inaugural Leadership Symposium. The event was capped off with the President’s Reception and Banquet, celebrating the success of the conference. We extend our deepest gratitude to all attendees for joining us in Oklahoma City. This event's success was made possible through the support of our partners, sponsors, exhibitors, and the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association. Share your conference memories using the hashtag #Sheriffs2024 

Welcome back to the 2024 Annual Conference recap! Today, we're excited to share highlights from Wednesday, June 26. The day was packed with enriching educational sessions, groundbreaking discoveries in the exhibit hall, and the celebration of our annual awards lunch. We invite you to share your favorite moments using the hashtag #Sheriffs2024. Stay tuned for recaps of The Oklahoma Experience and the awards lunch!

Thank you to all who attended and participated in the 2024 Annual Precision Cup. The NSA extends congratulations to our distinguished winners: Cliff Kelker of Cobb County, GA, who excelled in the Bridgestone Driving Experience; Sgt. Kevin Fennessy of Ocean County, NJ, the champion of the Drone Competition; and Sheriff Walt Sholar of Bullitt County, KY, the winner of the Shooting Competition. Your remarkable skills and dedication have made this event truly memorable. Another huge thank you to our sponsors: Lone Star Drone, Black Rain Ordnance, Bridgestone, NSSF - The Firearm Industry Trade Association, Meridian, and Ammunation for their invaluable support in making this event a resounding success. Share your Precision Cup experience using the hashtag #Sheriffs2024

Highlights from Tuesday, June 25th at the 2024 Annual Conference. The day began with the Prayer Breakfast, hosted by then President Sheriff Greg Champagne and Sheriff (ret.) Keith Cain. The conference was packed with a variety of educational sessions and training opportunities. The Exhibit Hall also opened its doors, showcasing the latest innovations and offerings in the industry. The day closed with the annual Past Presidents Reception & Live Auction, as well as a special screening of “Lost River,” a feature film produced and starring incoming President Sheriff Kieran Donahue. Share your photos from Tuesday, using the hashtag #sheriffs2024

Kieran Donahue was sworn in as president of the National Sheriffs' Association on Thursday. He is the first Idaho sheriff to hold the position. https://lnkd.in/eGatvAnB

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 NSA Annual Conference in Oklahoma City, OK! We're starting our conference wrap-up this week, beginning with Monday, June 24th. The day was packed with enlightening seminars, networking opportunities, and the General Session. We were honored to welcome Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Independent Nominee for the 2024 Presidential Election. Share your conference photos using the hashtag #Sheriffs2024!

The National Sheriffs’ Association is honored to welcome Robert F. Kennedy Jr., American politician and Independent Nominee for the 2024 Presidential Election. He will participate in a pivotal General Session, engaging in discussion with sheriffs from across the nation. The session will address pressing issues facing America, including the border crisis and officer mental health.

SHERIFFS DECLARE PRESIDENT’S ACTION TO SECURE THE BORDER, TOO LITTLE – TOO LATE June 4, 2024 – (Alexandria, V.A.) – The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) President Sheriff Greg Champagne, (St. Charles Parish, L.A.) released the following statement in response to the President’s Executive Order today, saying it is too little- too late.     “Since President Biden became President, the National Sheriffs’ Association has been begging for a face-to-face meeting to demonstrate the damage that his open border policy has been inflicting on the citizens of this country to no avail. In addition to millions of illegal immigrants being allowed into the country, over two million “gotaways” have surreptitiously entered the country as well. Our government has no idea who they are, where they came from, nor what their plans are. Cartels and criminal gangs are establishing themselves throughout the country. Americans have been dying due to fentanyl overdoses by thousands every year.   For the last three and a half years, we have urged the President to exercise the authority he already has under federal law to close the border and impose reasonable restrictions on immigration despite his statements to the contrary. Virtually all of his predecessors exercised this authority which he has claimed he didn’t have - until today! However, on his first day in office, he had no problem with using executive orders to reverse nearly every immigration order issued by his predecessor which were actually working.   With his refusal to act for so long, we now face possible the greatest security threat to our country to occur in our lifetimes. Whether it is an election year epiphany or overwhelming public opinion causing him to act today, he now believes that executive orders restricting immigration are authorized.   Sorry Mr. President. This is simply unacceptable, and our citizens deserve better!” The National Sheriffs’ Association is one of the largest non-profit associations of law enforcement professionals in the United States, representing more than 3,000 elected sheriffs across the nation, and with a total membership of approximately 10,000 individuals. NSA is dedicated to raising the level of professionalism among sheriffs, their deputies, and others in the field of law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice. Throughout its eighty-three-year history, NSA has also served as an information resource for all law enforcement, as well as local, state, and federal government agencies.

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