November 4, 2025 – (Alexandria, V.A.) The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Thompson released the following statement regarding the continued government shutdown. “We continue to believe this shutdown must end asap. The election...
NSA President Sheriff Chris West statement on First Responders Day
October 28, 2025 – (Alexandria, V.A.) The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) President Sheriff Chris West, (Canadian County, O.K.) released the following statement today on First Responders Day. “I want to take a moment to recognize the significance of First...
NSA mourns 2000–2001 NSA President, Sheriff Jerry “Peanuts” Gaines
NSA mourns the passing of 2000–2001 NSA President, Sheriff Jerry “Peanuts” Gaines of Warren County, Kentucky. Sheriff Gaines faithfully served the people of Warren County from 1978–1982 and again from 1987–2018, making him the longest-serving sheriff in both Warren...
President Trump Takes Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans
The National Sheriffs’ Association applauds the White House’s announcement yesterday of the President’s Executive Orders on Taking Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans and Measures to End Cashless Bail and Enforce the Law in the District of Columbia....
NSA Statement on Executive Order Suspending Global De Minimis Exemptions
July 31, 2025 – (Alexandria, V.A.) The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Thompson released the following statement concerning the latest Executive Order from President Trump on the de minimis loophole. Read Full Statement
NSA ENDORSES IMPERIUM®, JAIL CONTROL SYSTEM
(Alexandria, V.A.) The National Sheriffs’ Association is proud to announce our official endorsement of IMPERIUM®, a cutting-edge solution from Electronic Contracting Company (ECC), as part of its new Endorsement Program. ECC has been a trusted name in jail security...
National Sheriffs’ Association Adopts Resolution Condemning Surge of Illicit Vapes Fueling Transnational Crime
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 National Sheriffs’ Association Adopts Resolution Condemning Surge of Illicit Vapes Fueling Transnational Crime July 2, 2025 – (Alexandria, V.A.) - The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the...
Seminar Submissions Open for the 2026 Winter Conference
Now Accepting Seminar Proposals for the 2026 NSA Winter Conference in Washington, D.C. Have valuable insights to share? Step into the spotlight at the 2026 National Sheriffs' Association Winter Conference, held in Washington, D.C. We’re looking for compelling,...
NSA President Issues Statement Calling For DHS Accountability and Transparency
May 31, 2025 – (Alexandria, V.A.) – The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) President Sheriff Kieran Donahue (Canyon County, I.D.) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) compiling and publishing a list of...
Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald and NSA share letter to Verizon
May 27, 2025 – (Alexandria, V.A.) – The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) released the following statement from Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald, (Story County, I.A.) in response to Verizon’s handset unlocking filing and in praise of President Trump’s Executive Order. Read...
