Archived Press Releases

On Tuesday May 26, 2020, I was shocked once again to watch the death of yet another black man in police custody due to the criminal behavior of a white police officer. Videos of four police officers arresting George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota undeniably show an...

Partnership will enable Sheriffs to protect incarcerated populations and jail staff from the spread of COVID-19 Alexandria, VA – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and the REFORM Alliance (REFORM) are partnering to deliver personal protective equipment (PPE) to...

May 18, 2020 - The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) via its Educational Foundation has partnered with the Motorola Solutions Foundation, SwabTek and UPS to provide 200,000 protective face masks* to sheriffs’ offices across the nation at no cost. This contribution...

ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 14, 2020—The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has formed an action group with industry partners, including LEO Technologies and Amazon Web Services (AWS), to help sheriffs’ offices get vital supplies as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic....

(Alexandria, VA) – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) announced the formation of an Industry Action Group to assist sheriffs' offices and first responders as they navigate the complex COVID-19 pandemic response across the nation. The group held its first meeting...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, a coalition of public safety organizations has come together to support the President in declaring a national emergency in order to direct federal resources to local communities which are being affected by the COVID-19 virus. The men and...

WASHINGTON – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) commends President Trump’s speech to the National Association of Counties (NACO) when he said: “County jails were not meant to deal with the mental illness problem. “It’s not compassionate to leave those with...

Community events bring law enforcement and community together to provide practical, lifesaving active shooter training to Athens community. (Alexandria, VA) Feb. 24, 2020 – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and MovementForward Inc.’s One Congregation One...

WASHINGTON – The National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) today commended President Trump’s 2021 proposed budget which includes provisions that would prevent the termination of Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits...

Alexandria, VA – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) issued the following statement today regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Importation of Prescription Drugs, published by the FDA on December 23, 2019. NSA...

Alexandria, VA – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) today announced the establishment of a facial recognition working group to study technological issues and appropriate guidelines for law enforcement. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, Pinellas County, FL will Chair the...

Alexandria, VA – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) today announced the establishment of an UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems or drone) working group to create a template that governs law enforcement’s use of UAS. The working group will serve as a coalescing group...

Alexandria, VA – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) President, Sheriff Daron Hall released the following statement concerning the death of Sheriff John “Big John” Williams. “Last night we lost a true hero. Lowndes County Sheriff John Williams was shot and killed...

Alexandria, VA – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) announced this week that a member of its Board of Directors, Canadian County, OK, Sheriff Chris West, has been chosen by the Jewish Institute for the National Security of America (JINSA) to participate in its...

Alexandria, VA  – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) announced this week that a member of the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors, Sheriff James Stuart, Anoka County, MN, has been chosen by the Jewish Institute for the National Security of America...