National Sheriffs' Association


National Triad Conference – 20th Anniversary – October 7-10 in Williamsburg, VA. Come hear our keynote speaker, FBI Profiler, Mark Safarik. Register Now!


Columbia Southern University in partnership with the NSA is offering podcasts featuring topics such as leadership, ethics, and more. Download these podcasts now!

Request for Proposals - Information Technology Management

The NSA Director of Operations and Training is soliciting proposals to maintain and manage the Information Technology and Networking System of the National Sheriffs’ Association.

NSA 2009 Presidential Innauguration Badge

Order yours today! All proceeds benefit the NSA Educational Foundation.

Senator John McCain spoke to NSA Members in Indianapolis

Presidential Candidate, Senator John McCain spoke at the Plenary Session on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in Indianapolis. Senator McCain spoke in support of law enforcement to a sold out crowd! Photos will be online soon!

2008 Conference Recap

Columbia Southern University - NSA Scholarship Winners

The 2008 winners are Detective Anthony R. Rhoad from the Story County Sheriff’s Office, IA (Bachelor Degree Scholarship) and Bridget Rupe-Boudreaux from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, LA (Master Degree Scholarship)

PREA Standards

The new PREA standards are provided here. NSA’s response to the review will be in the next issue of Sheriff magazine. For more information contact Fred Wilson at fwilson@sheriffs.org.

Harkin, Colleagues, Announce Plan To Increase Funding For Crime Prevention

U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and his Senate colleagues announced today that they seek to increase funding for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program to $660 million. This would increase Iowa’s estimated share of 2008 funding from $1.5 million to $6.1 million. Harkin was also joined by police officers and local sheriffs, including Marshall County Sheriff Ted Kamatchus and Iowa’s Drug Czar Gary Kendall.

NSA Offers Discounted Membership to Sheriffs!

This promotion garnered over 90 new Sheriffs as members of NSA! The lucky winner of the Apple IPod Touch is Sheriff Greg Sprungl from Boundary County, Idaho. Part Two of the promotion is underway. Do not miss out on your chance to be entered in monthly prize drawings. Remember this sweepstakes is for sheriffs’ only! Click on the link above to join today!

Coming Soon.... National Schools and Universities Safety Resource Center

School Safety

NSA and NCPC team up with BJA to tackle violent crime!

The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) have teamed up with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice to tackle the rise in violent crime that is afflicting a growing number of cities across the United States. They have named their initiative Celebrate Safe Communities.

Sheriff's Forum – For Sheriff Members Only

New to NSA! Our Sheriff's Forum is an interactive message board for you. Discussions will cover topics of interest or concern facing the Office of Sheriff. Talk to your fellow Sheriffs in a secure environment. Set up groups by location or topic. This is for Sheriff Members Only. Log on now to get started!

8/19/2008
2008 NSA Newly Endorsed Corporate Partners

7/29/2008
The Candidates and The Office of Sheriff

7/29/2008
A Look at the 2008 Presidential Candidates

5/29/2008
2008 Conference Schedule of Events Updated!

5/29/2008
Columbia Southern University Donates Scholarships
Application now available for scholarships.