Registration is OPEN for the 2026 NSA Winter Conference

Secure your seat today for the upcoming 2026 NSA Winter Conference in Washington, DC.

Saturday, January 31, 2026 to
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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2026 NSA Awards

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The National Sheriffs' Association

The NSA is dedicated to serving the Office of the Sheriff and its affiliates through law enforcement education and training and providing general law enforcement informational resources.

News
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Announcements

Executive Director Jonathan Thompson Statement on Government Shutdown

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NSA President Sheriff Chris West statement on First Responders Day

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NSA mourns 2000–2001 NSA President, Sheriff Jerry ā€œPeanutsā€ Gaines

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President Trump Takes Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans

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NSA Statement on Executive Order Suspending Global De Minimis Exemptions

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NSA ENDORSES IMPERIUMĀ®, JAIL CONTROL SYSTEM

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National Sheriffs’ Association Adopts Resolution Condemning Surge of Illicit Vapes Fueling Transnational Crime

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Seminar Submissions Open for the 2026 Winter Conference

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NSA President Issues Statement Calling For DHS Accountability and Transparency

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Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald and NSA share letter to Verizon

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NSA President Sends Condolences to Israeli Ambassador

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JINSA to host Emergency Webinar Friday May 23

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NSA Mourns 1985-1986 NSA President Sheriff (ret.) Richard Germond

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President Trump Meets with Sheriffs in First 100 Days

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NSA SUPPORTS SERRALTA FOR DIRECTOR OF THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE

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SHERIFFS APPLAUD END TO DE MINIMIS EXEMPTION

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COPS Office & NSA Release New Publication on Border Law Enforcement

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SHERIFFS APPLAUD CLOSING OF DE MINIMUS LOOPHOLE

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Special FSAcast Episode: NSA President Sheriff Kieran Donahue

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NSA SUPPORTS EDGAR FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY OF THE DHS

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NSA Supports Blanche for U.S. Deputy Attorney General

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Programs and Initiatives

NSA provides programs for sheriffs, their deputies, chiefs of police, and other criminal justice professionals to perform their jobs in the best possible manner and to better promote homeland security and public safety in their jurisdiction.

Legislation

Since its founding in 1940, the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has been the one voice of the nation’s sheriffs in Washington, DC. As one of the largest US law enforcement organizations, NSA is a leading advocate on law enforcement criminal justice, and public safety issues.

Conferences

The National Sheriffs’ Association hosts two signature conferences each year: the Winter Conference, held annually in Washington, D.C., and the Annual Conference, hosted in a different city each year. Both events feature extensive training, valuable networking opportunities, and the latest innovations in public safety. Click below to learn more about these must-attend events.

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