In this episode, FSA speaks with State Sen. Tom Wright from District 14 (Volusia and Brevard counties). Senator Wright is a staunch supporter of law enforcement and was the bill sponsor for FSA’s priority legislation this year to expand the use of drones. We also cover a wide range of public safety topics as well as Senator Wright's work as chair of the Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.

In this episode, FSA highlights the sheriffs who were recently inducted into the Florida Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame. The ceremony this year covered both 2020 and 2021 inductees.  Former Polk County Sheriff Larry Crow was in the 2020 class and former Sheriff Nate Glover, Sheriff Ed Spooner and Sheriff John Spottswood were included in the 2021 class.  Hear why each sheriff earned this prestigious honor and listen to their compelling acceptance speeches during this poignant ceremony.

In the final episode for the 2021 session, FSA provides a quick recap on what public safety bills passed and failed. We also talk to one of FSA’s contracted lobbyists, Jennifer Green of Liberty Partners, as well as our very own Matt Dunagan, FSA’s Deputy Director of Operations, about the successful legislative session for sheriffs and how it all came together in the final week.

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 8 legislative recap. HB 1, the anti-riot bill, is signed into law by Governor DeSantis and several fallen deputies are recognized by House Speaker Chris Sprowls when passage of SB 1716 heads to the governor. We also talk to two members of our lobbying team, Tim Parson and Melanie Bostick of Liberty Partners, about the state budget and the final week of session.

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 7 legislative recap. HB 1, the anti-riot bill, passes the Senate; FSA supports police reform legislation and Martin County Sheriff Will Snyder is recognized as Law Enforcement Officer of the Day in the Florida House.  We also talk to two members of our lobbying team about the state budget: Jennifer Green of Liberty Partners and Angela Drzewiecki of Peebles, Smith & Matthews.

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 6 legislative recap. We also talk to former Florida House member Bob Cortes, who currently works for the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Bob reviews many of the key public safety issues for 2021 session and highlights his previous experiences as a state legislator. 

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 5 legislative recap. This week, FSA’s Research Institute published a new report that further debunks the myth that our prisons are full of “non-violent” drug offenders.  We speak to Dr. Steve Hougland, FSA’s Research Coordinator, about this new report as well as other initiatives of the Institute.

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 4 legislative recap that includes passage of HB 1 in the House. The Combating Public Disorder Bill, a priority of Gov. DeSantis, passed 76-39 and now heads to the Senate. We also sit down with Erin Rock of The Southern Group and cover all the angles of the state budget. 

In this episode, FSA provides a Week 3 legislative recap on several priority bills for the sheriffs. We also talk to Clearwater Chief of Police Dan Slaughter, who is the chair of the Florida Police Chiefs Association’s Legislative Committee. Chief Slaughter discusses their anti-swatting legislation. What is swatting? Tune in and learn about this very dangerous practice and what the police chiefs are doing to stop it. 

In this episode, FSA provides a week 2 legislative recap. We discuss the status of several of FSA’s priority bills and the current state of COVID-19 vaccinations around the state. We also speak with Tim Parson of Liberty Partners about a variety of bills that are moving during the early part of session.