Press Releases

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...

National Sheriffs’ Association Executive Director and CEO issued the following statement in response to Governor Brown signing into law California’s Sanctuary State legislation. “Americas Sheriffs are saddened and disappointed that Governor Brown signed this reckless...

On March 5 2018, the National Sheriffs’ Association (“NSA”) shall be a Group Sponsor of up to 50 eligible attorneys to become New Members of the United States Supreme Court Bar. As requested by the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”), NSA will present its...

The National Sheriffs’ Association established an account as a part of its Educational Foundation to receive financial donations in 2005 to assist law enforcement employees and their families impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Since then, NSA has also supported law...

Alexandria, VA - The National Sheriffs' Association President Harold Eavenson, Rockwall County, TX and Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Thompson released the following statement: Today the President signed an executive order revoking the previous administration’s...

Alexandria, VA -- At its Annual Conference this past June in Reno, NV, the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) adopted a Resolution opposing drug importation legislation which jeopardizes law enforcement’s ability to protect the public health and that endangers the...

Alexandria, VA -- National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) President Sheriff Harold Eavenson, Rockwall County, TX released the following statement today regarding the Justice Department’s new directive on asset forfeiture. “Next to putting cartel leaders in the...

Alexandria, Va. - The National Sheriffs’ Association is pleased to announce that Sheriff Clint Shrum of Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Altamont, Tennessee has been selected as the winner of the J. Stannard Baker Award for Traffic Safety.  Sheriff Shrum accepted...

Second phase of partnership to fund $500,000 of naloxone training and resources Alexandria, Va. and Stamford, Conn. June 26th, 2017 – Today the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and pharmaceutical manufacturer Purdue Pharma L.P. announced the second round of its...

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) is pleased to announce Carrie Hill, Esq., as the newly appointed Director for NSA’s own National Center for Jail Operations (NCJO). Ms. Hill has dedicated her twenty-nine-year career to providing professional...

Alexandria, VA - National Sheriffs' Association President Sheriff Greg Champagne released the following statment in regards to the horrific shooting at the congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, VA today. "The National Sheriffs' Association would like to offer...

Alexandria, VA –Orange County Deputy Sheriff Brian Martin, Reserve Sergeant Robert Knight and Sergeant Fred Westerberg will receive the Charles “Bud” Meeks Award - Deputy Sheriff of the Year for Valor from the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) for their service to...

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...

(Alexandria, VA) – The National Sheriffs’ Association lauds today’s activation of the National Blue Alert System and hopes that it will curb the dangerous tide of deadly assaults on our nation’s law enforcement officers. "Last year, America saw more law enforcement...