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FDSA exists to serve Florida’s deputies. Protecting you and those you love when you need it most.

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Here for You

FDSA exists to serve Florida’s deputies. Protecting you and those you love when you need it most.

Programs Designed for Our Members

From legal assistance with critical incidents to training and financial support for deputies and their families, every program and benefit was designed with Florida deputies in mind. When you put your life at risk protecting our communities, you deserve an association that has your back.

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“The legal benefit provided to me through the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association was outstanding. The attorney showed up approximately an hour after the officer-involved shooting and coached me through the whole situation.”

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SROs in Florida | A Tactical Pause | Law Enforcement Podcast

Episode 43: T.J. Williams – Florida Association of School Resource Officers

Sgt. T.J. Williams of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has watched the school resource officer (SRO) role evolve over his law enforcement career. Now president of the Florida Association of School Resource Officers (FASRO), he joins host John Creamer to talk about the qualities that set a great SRO apart and FASRO’s work to expand hands-on training. He also explains why trust with students, principals and parents remains central to school safety.

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Life Imaging | A Tactical Pause | Law Enforcement Podcast

Episode 42: How Early Detection Saved a Life

Retired police officer and FDSA board member Wayne Rambo passed a stress test, then learned a month later that his “widow-maker” artery was completely blocked. Hear how a quick heart scan saved his life and what Life Imaging CEO Tom Graham wants first responders to know about preventive screening.

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Sheriff Grady Judd | A Tactical Pause | Law Enforcement Podcast

Episode 41: Grady Judd – Polk County Sheriff

Listen as Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd discusses Florida’s proposed Amendment 3 and its potential impact on local government funding and public safety. He and host John Creamer explore the importance of responsible fiscal planning, the challenges of funding law enforcement and emergency services, and the potential consequences for communities, including smaller cities and counties, if local tax revenues are reduced.

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