Archived Press Releases

Alexandria, VA – In his first set of official acts as president, National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) 2018-2019 President, Marion County (Ind.) Sheriff John Layton announced the creation of two new committees within NSA for animal cruelty and school safety, and...

Alexandria, VA –Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian Middlesex County, MA, represented the National Sheriffs’ Association before the House Bipartisan Task Force on Heroin and Opioids during a roundtable discussion in Washington, D.C focused on medication-assisted treatment...

2016 Standing Rock Protesters Held Accountable for Egregious Illegal Activities  July 18, 2018 – National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) leaders today thanked North Dakota State and US Federal Justice Department officials for bringing dangerous and violent criminals...

Alexandria, VA -- National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Thompson released the following statement today regarding the 7th Circuit Court’s decision yesterday. “We are grateful to the court for this decision that once again gives...

NSA selects Marion County Sheriff’s Office to receive prestigious Appriss Safety-sponsored award New Orleans, LA – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) named Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) the 2018 recipient of its Crime Victim Services Award. The award...

Alexandria, VA – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) today announced that the Polk County (Iowa) Sheriff’s Office and The Conley Group Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, have been selected as the 2018 recipients of the Sheriff/Private Security Partnership of the Year...

Alexandria, Virginia —  The National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse (NLECAA), its parent organization, the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), and VirTra, Inc. (Nasdaq: VTSI) today announced the Law Enforcement Dog Encounters Training (LEDET) focused on...

Alexandria, VA – Sheriffs from around the country sent a letter to all Members of Congress outlining the need for congressional action on securing America’s border. The letter, signed by over 310 sheriffs representing 40 states. was spearheaded by Sheriff Thomas...

Alexandria, VA – National Sheriffs' Association President Harold Eavenson and Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Thompson released the following statement regarding the Department of Justice filing suit against the State of California. "It is unfortunate that this...

Largo, Fl. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced 17 Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA) with various Florida sheriffs that aim to prevent the release of criminal aliens back into the community. ICE places a high priority on enhancing public safety...

Alexandria, VA – National Sheriffs’ Association President Harold Eavenson and Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Thompson issued the following statement regarding the Department of Justice’s memo on marijuana enforcement that would rescind the Obama Administration...

Alexandria, VA - National Sheriffs’ Association Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Thompson issued the following statement regarding the announcement of the COPS Office Hiring grants from the Department of Justice, which included many Sheriffs offices that will use...

With a podium lined with emergency responder vehicles, Sheriff James Voutour, Niagara County Sheriff's Office, NY, joined the Federal Highways Administration and the Secretary of Transportation, Elaine L. Chao and other dignitaries for kick-off remarks at the FHWA’s...

National Sheriffs’ Association President Harold Eavenson and Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Thompson issued the following statement after participating in the opioid crisis event at The White House today. “Kudos to President Trump for stepping up to the...

Alexandria, VA – The National Sheriffs’ Association’s (NSA) leadership was honored to meet with President Donald Trump this afternoon at the White House. Sheriffs from around the country participated in a signing ceremony with President Trump and other law enforcement...