FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association, our programs and more.
About FDSA
The FDSA is a not-for-profit association that provides comprehensive benefits, a professional network, camaraderie and a communications forum for Sheriffs’ Office staff. The association provides accidental, health, survivor and legal benefits and services to deputies and staff that may not otherwise be available to Sheriff’s Office personnel. Read more.
The mission of the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association is to establish a network of knowledge, create cohesiveness, promote professionalism and provide security for law enforcement officers, correctional officers and employees of Florida’s sheriff offices. Read more.
FDSA was established to provide an association for all active sheriffs’ office employees, sworn and non-sworn. FDSA provides members benefits designed for law enforcement personnel and provides opportunities for members to share information of importance to all who work in sheriffs offices, to have their own legislative agenda and representation and to provide financial support and training to all of Florida’s deputies. Read more.
We are separate entities and associations, but we work closely together to advocate for law enforcement initiatives and support Sheriff’s Offices in Florida. Our quarterly magazine, the All Points Bulletin is a joint publication produced by FDSA and FSA. Read more.
No. The FDSA’s bylaws prohibit collective bargaining. Read more.
You can call (844) 890-0412 or contact our team online to request more information.
Donations
Yes, you can donate online or mail a check to our office. Read more.
Yes, donations to the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association are tax-deductible. Please contact our office for any questions.
Yes, you can donate online to support Florida deputies in need through our Lend a Hand Fund. Donate now.
FDSA Membership Benefits
If you are a deputy or staff member at a Florida Sheriff’s office, you may already be a member as part of membership purchased by your local sheriff. For individuals who are not part of a sheriffs office membership or if you are interested in purchasing additional benefits, you can apply online. Read more.
You can find a list of FDSA membership benefits and an overview of our membership types here. Read more.
FDSA memberships are open to all law enforcement officers and staff members at a Florida sheriff’s Office. Read more.
Yes, our legal benefits membership plan is available for sworn and non-sworn employees at Florida Sheriffs’ Offices. Read more.
The cost of your FDSA membership plan varies depending on membership type and whether the employee is part of a sheriffs office membership. Read more.
We have two types of memberships: General and Legal. We also have optional add-on benefits that are available for purchase. Read more.
Yes, FDSA’s Law Enforcement Apprenticeship Program (LEAP) provides financial support for selected deputies to attend a certified law enforcement academy. Read more.
Yes! One of our benefits includes legal representation for critical incidents. Members also have the option to purchase additional personal legal assistance. Read more.
If you have purchased a membership directly, you can renew your FDSA membership online. Memberships purchased by your sheriffs office are renewed each year as an employee benefit. Read more.
Yes! Call (844) 890-0412 or contact us online to update your membership information to make sure your benefits are up to date.
FDSA Training & Conference
Yes! Throughout the year, FDSA partners with sheriffs to provide training for Florida deputies. See upcoming events.
Download the FDSA mobile app or visit our training calendar on our website.
Yes! The Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association and TacOps Tactical Training Conferences have partnered to present the Florida Law Enforcement and Tactical Operations Conference and Expo. Read more.
