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.

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.

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.