MEMBERSHIP
As a member of the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association, you are not only joining your fellow deputies in a commitment to professional development, you are also protecting yourself and your family.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
Coverage for Heart Attacks and Illness Contracted in the Line of Duty
$50,000 LifeBridge Education Scholarship for Surviving Children
Legal Representation for Incidences of Use of Force, Vehicle Crashes with Serious Injuries and Internal Investigations
Statewide and Local Training and Conferences for Florida Deputy Sheriffs
Support and Resources for Surviving Families of Line of Duty Deaths
MEMBER TYPES
There are two membership types available through the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association: General and Legal. Optional benefits are available to add on as needed.
| GENERAL | LEGAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefits |  | |
| LifeBridge Scholarship Program | | |
| Coverage for Heart Attacks and Illness | | |
| Survivor Support for Line of Duty Deaths | | |
| Financial Support through the Lend a Hand Fund | | |
| Advocacy for Legislative Priorities Supporting Florida Deputy Sheriffs | | |
| Access to Statewide and Local Training and Networking | | |
| Subscription to Quarterly All Points Bulletin Magazine | | |
| Access to the FDSA Mobile App | | |
| Legal Representation for Critical Incidents* | |
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| Personal Legal Services* | ||
| Identify Defender Monitoring* |
*Available for purchase as an add-on benefit for FDSA members
*Available for purchase as an add-on benefit for FDSA members
SHeriff's Office Memberships
The Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association offers Sheriff’s Offices the ability to purchase an FDSA membership for its employees. Download our Sheriff’s Office Membership Map to see a list of memberships by each county.
If your agency is not listed or if you want more information about group memberships, contact our team.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS
General Membership
- Eligibility: For sworn law enforcement officers, corrections and civilian personnel working for Florida Sheriff’s offices
- Price: $30/year
Legal Membership
- Eligibility: For sworn law enforcement officers, corrections and civilian personnel working for Florida Sheriff’s offices
- Prices: $25/month
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND PROGRAMS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
The policy includes an accidental death benefit for the beneficiary of active members (one-time salary) and retired or volunteers (one-time $20,000 payment). It also includes survivor benefits for higher education and day care expenses.
LifeBridge Scholarship Program
LifeBridge, a program sponsored by MassMutual, provides a $50,000 scholarship to the surviving children of eligible FDSA members.
You are eligible to apply for this program if you are:
- Between the ages of 19 and 42 on the day you apply.
- The parent or legal guardian of one or more dependent children under age 18. Only one parent per household may apply.
- A permanent, legal resident of the U.S.
- Currently employed with a total household income between $10,000 and $40,000 annually.
- In good health, as determined by MassMutual.
How does it work?
At no cost to qualifying members, the LifeBridge Scholarship Program provides a 10-year, term, life insurance policy with a death benefit of $50,000 at no cost to qualifying members. In the event of your death, that policy will provide your dependents a $50,000 trust that can only be used for their education expenses. Eligible educational expenses include tuition at pre-school, private school, trade school or colleges and universities. This $50,000 trust is split between your eligible children.
The best part about this program is that once you qualify, your policy will not change due to an increase in income. Therefore, if your household income is currently between $10,000 and $40,000, and it increases after your approval, you continue to hold the insurance policy at no cost to you.
If you meet eligibility requirements, please download and complete the eligibility form.
Coverage for Heart Attacks and Illness Contracted in the Line of Duty
In addition to the Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit, FDSA members also have coverage for health issues, such as heart attacks in the line of duty or illness contracted while working (such as COVID-19). It also provides a $50,000 death benefit for survivors.
Survivor Support for Line of Duty Death
The Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association provides support and access to resources for surviving children and families following a line of duty death. Our team helps surviving children and families by helping them navigate state and federal claims, providing assistance with funeral and burial arrangements, connecting them to resources and nonprofits for additional financial support and more.
Training Opportunities
Throughout the year, the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association provides members with access to local and statewide training, events and conferences.
Add On Membership Benefits
Legal Representation for Critical Incidents
FDSA legal benefits provide legal representation, at no cost to you, for on-duty incidents including use of force, vehicle crashes involving serious injuries and investigations involving Internal Affairs and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
Legal Services for Personal Use
Personal legal services are also available for $20 per month for individual FDSA members with legal benefits. For members who are part of a Sheriff’s Office membership, personal legal services are available for $25 per month.
Identity Defender
The Identity Defender Plan provides the following for you and significant other/spouse:
- 24/7 identity monitoring
- Fraud alerts for suspicious activity
- Unlimited access to highly trained fraud resolution advisors to assist in restoring your identity
- Reimbursement up to $25,000 for identity theft expenses
Membership Payment Options
For your convenience, dues for memberships or add-on benefits may be paid using the following payment methods
Online with a Credit Card*
Use our secure form to process an online payment when you apply online for a general membership.
Payroll Deduction
Available for sheriff’s office employees who are NOT represented by a collective bargaining union. Download and complete this form and fax it to 850-878-8665 to apply for payroll deduction. You must also provide a copy of the completed form to your department’s personnel office.
Direct Withdrawal
For sheriff’s office employees who ARE represented by a collective bargaining union or for sheriff’s offices that do not offer payroll deduction, you may apply to have dues withdrawn direction from your checking account or credit card each month. You can provide this information when completing the Legal Benefits Membership Application.
*Individual, basic memberships or separate, add-on benefit dues must use the online payment method. All other payment methods are available for enhanced memberships only.
CURRENT MEMBERS
Need to update your benefits or renew your membership? Explore our member resources to get started.
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Find answers to frequently asked questions about becoming an FDSA member, membership benefits and more.
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