FSAcast

In this episode, FSA speaks with Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers. While elected sheriff in 2020, Sheriff Flowers is hardly a newcomer having served in patrol, drug units and various command posts during his time in the sheriff's office. We discuss pill mills, their amazing real-time crime center and the youthful joys of Dodgertown! Sheriff Flowers has hit the ground running with several new public safety initiatives and is already making a significant impact on the community.

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About the Podcast FSAcast is the official podcast of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Host and FSA Executive Director Matt Dunagan talks with Florida's sheriffs, elected officials and law enforcement professionals from across the country about issues that matter to Florida residents, visitors and FSA's more than 125,000 members. Explore the full episode archive at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

Stay Current on Issues During Florida's Legislative Session During Florida's legislative session, FSAcast runs a weekly special series hosted by Allie McNair, FSA Director of Government Affairs, covering the bills and policy issues shaping law enforcement statewide. Track legislative developments at flsheriffs.org/legislative.

About the Florida Sheriffs Association Founded in 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association has been the leading voice of Florida's sheriffs, dedicated to protecting citizens and visitors across the state. FSA is committed to fostering the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education and training. Learn more about FSA's mission at flsheriffs.org/about.

Support Florida's Sheriffs Membership dues and donations fund the training, resources and advocacy that keep Florida's sheriffs' offices equipped to serve their communities. Join, renew or donate to stay connected and support law enforcement across Florida.

Sponsor This Podcast Want to put your organization in front of FSA's members and the Floridians who follow what's happening in law enforcement statewide? Learn about sponsorship opportunities at flsheriffs.org/advertise.

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About the Podcast FSAcast is the official podcast of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Host and FSA Executive Director Matt Dunagan talks with Florida's sheriffs, elected officials and law enforcement professionals from across the country about issues that matter to Florida residents, visitors and FSA's more than 125,000 members. Explore the full episode archive at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

Stay Current on Issues During Florida's Legislative Session During Florida's legislative session, FSAcast runs a weekly special series hosted by Allie McNair, FSA Director of Government Affairs, covering the bills and policy issues shaping law enforcement statewide. Track legislative developments at flsheriffs.org/legislative.

About the Florida Sheriffs Association Founded in 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association has been the leading voice of Florida's sheriffs, dedicated to protecting citizens and visitors across the state. FSA is committed to fostering the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education and training. Learn more about FSA's mission at flsheriffs.org/about.

Support Florida's Sheriffs Membership dues and donations fund the training, resources and advocacy that keep Florida's sheriffs' offices equipped to serve their communities. Join, renew or donate to stay connected and support law enforcement across Florida.

Sponsor This Podcast Want to put your organization in front of FSA's members and the Floridians who follow what's happening in law enforcement statewide? Learn about sponsorship opportunities at flsheriffs.org/advertise.

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In this episode, FSA speaks with Sumter County Sheriff Bill Farmer, the current chaplain for the Florida Sheriffs Association. Learn more about the impact the chaplain role has on the spirituality of the sheriffs, and how a chaplain can bring comfort to so many in their darkest time of need. Sheriff Farmer also chairs the Florida Model Jail Standards Committee, a process that helps keep all jails up to the highest standards. And if that's not all, Sheriff Farmer has the pleasure of keeping Florida's "friendliest hometown" – The Villages – safe and sound.

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About the Podcast FSAcast is the official podcast of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Host and FSA Executive Director Matt Dunagan talks with Florida's sheriffs, elected officials and law enforcement professionals from across the country about issues that matter to Florida residents, visitors and FSA's more than 125,000 members. Explore the full episode archive at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

Stay Current on Issues During Florida's Legislative Session During Florida's legislative session, FSAcast runs a weekly special series hosted by Allie McNair, FSA Director of Government Affairs, covering the bills and policy issues shaping law enforcement statewide. Track legislative developments at flsheriffs.org/legislative.

About the Florida Sheriffs Association Founded in 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association has been the leading voice of Florida's sheriffs, dedicated to protecting citizens and visitors across the state. FSA is committed to fostering the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education and training. Learn more about FSA's mission at flsheriffs.org/about.

Support Florida's Sheriffs Membership dues and donations fund the training, resources and advocacy that keep Florida's sheriffs' offices equipped to serve their communities. Join, renew or donate to stay connected and support law enforcement across Florida.

Sponsor This Podcast Want to put your organization in front of FSA's members and the Floridians who follow what's happening in law enforcement statewide? Learn about sponsorship opportunities at flsheriffs.org/advertise.

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In this episode, FSA speaks with Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman and Deputy Mubarak. Before recently becoming a member of the sheriff's office, Deputy Mubarak was an interpreter for the U.S. Military in Afghanistan. Deputy Mubarak was born in a rural part of Eastern Afghanistan, and his father encouraged him to become an interpreter for the U.S. Military in 2002. Deputy Mubarak speaks eloquently about the American ideals of family, education and hard work. Learn about the history of Afghanistan, his journey supporting the Marines during America's longest war as well as the difficult time his family recently experienced with the Taliban takeover and his family's treacherous, but ultimately safe, journey to the United States.

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About the Podcast FSAcast is the official podcast of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Host and FSA Executive Director Matt Dunagan talks with Florida's sheriffs, elected officials and law enforcement professionals from across the country about issues that matter to Florida residents, visitors and FSA's more than 125,000 members. Explore the full episode archive at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

Stay Current on Issues During Florida's Legislative Session During Florida's legislative session, FSAcast runs a weekly special series hosted by Allie McNair, FSA Director of Government Affairs, covering the bills and policy issues shaping law enforcement statewide. Track legislative developments at flsheriffs.org/legislative.

About the Florida Sheriffs Association Founded in 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association has been the leading voice of Florida's sheriffs, dedicated to protecting citizens and visitors across the state. FSA is committed to fostering the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education and training. Learn more about FSA's mission at flsheriffs.org/about.

Support Florida's Sheriffs Membership dues and donations fund the training, resources and advocacy that keep Florida's sheriffs' offices equipped to serve their communities. Join, renew or donate to stay connected and support law enforcement across Florida.

Sponsor This Podcast Want to put your organization in front of FSA's members and the Floridians who follow what's happening in law enforcement statewide? Learn about sponsorship opportunities at flsheriffs.org/advertise.

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In this episode, FSA speaks with Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith. First elected in 2008, Sheriff Smith has implemented many innovative public safety initiatives for the citizens of his county. In addition, Sheriff Smith talks about his recent trip with his fellow sheriffs to see firsthand the humanitarian crisis currently unfolding on our nation's southern border.

In this episode, FSA speaks with former Notre Dame Head Football Coach Lou Holtz. Before providing leadership training for sheriffs at their summer conference, Coach Holtz took time to sit down with FSA and our Training Committee Chair, Sheriff Wayne Ivey of Brevard County, to talk about making good choices, share entertaining stories about his time as a head football coach, as well as discuss why we should respect and support law enforcement. We end the episode with the Q & A portion of his talk with all sheriffs where we get insight into his special relationship with Coach Bobby Bowden and whether Coach Holtz learned more from his wins or his losses.

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About the Podcast FSAcast is the official podcast of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Host and FSA Executive Director Matt Dunagan talks with Florida's sheriffs, elected officials and law enforcement professionals from across the country about issues that matter to Florida residents, visitors and FSA's more than 125,000 members. Explore the full episode archive at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

Stay Current on Issues During Florida's Legislative Session During Florida's legislative session, FSAcast runs a weekly special series hosted by Allie McNair, FSA Director of Government Affairs, covering the bills and policy issues shaping law enforcement statewide. Track legislative developments at flsheriffs.org/legislative.

About the Florida Sheriffs Association Founded in 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association has been the leading voice of Florida's sheriffs, dedicated to protecting citizens and visitors across the state. FSA is committed to fostering the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education and training. Learn more about FSA's mission at flsheriffs.org/about.

Support Florida's Sheriffs Membership dues and donations fund the training, resources and advocacy that keep Florida's sheriffs' offices equipped to serve their communities. Join, renew or donate to stay connected and support law enforcement across Florida.

Sponsor This Podcast Want to put your organization in front of FSA's members and the Floridians who follow what's happening in law enforcement statewide? Learn about sponsorship opportunities at flsheriffs.org/advertise.

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In this episode, FSA speaks with Congresswoman Kat Cammack, who proudly serves Florida's 3rd Congressional District as the youngest Republican woman in the 117th Congress. As a wife of a first responder, Congresswoman Cammack discusses why her work to support law enforcement is so important. We also discuss her recent trip with sheriffs to our nation's southern border, and why having a safe and secure border is in the best interest of all Americans.

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Listen to every episode at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

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About the Podcast FSAcast is the official podcast of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Host and FSA Executive Director Matt Dunagan talks with Florida's sheriffs, elected officials and law enforcement professionals from across the country about issues that matter to Florida residents, visitors and FSA's more than 125,000 members. Explore the full episode archive at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

Stay Current on Issues During Florida's Legislative Session During Florida's legislative session, FSAcast runs a weekly special series hosted by Allie McNair, FSA Director of Government Affairs, covering the bills and policy issues shaping law enforcement statewide. Track legislative developments at flsheriffs.org/legislative.

About the Florida Sheriffs Association Founded in 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association has been the leading voice of Florida's sheriffs, dedicated to protecting citizens and visitors across the state. FSA is committed to fostering the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education and training. Learn more about FSA's mission at flsheriffs.org/about.

Support Florida's Sheriffs Membership dues and donations fund the training, resources and advocacy that keep Florida's sheriffs' offices equipped to serve their communities. Join, renew or donate to stay connected and support law enforcement across Florida.

Sponsor This Podcast Want to put your organization in front of FSA's members and the Floridians who follow what's happening in law enforcement statewide? Learn about sponsorship opportunities at flsheriffs.org/advertise.

Subscribe to FSAcast Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Pandora | iHeart Radio | RSS | YouTube

In this episode, FSA speaks with Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum, the current president of FSA as well as with Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Schultz, the immediate past president. Over the years, these two sheriffs have had a long and productive working relationship. Learn how their work together continues today on a wide variety of statewide issues as FSA transitions from Sheriff Schultz to Sheriff McCallum's leadership.

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Listen to every episode at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

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About the Podcast FSAcast is the official podcast of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Host and FSA Executive Director Matt Dunagan talks with Florida's sheriffs, elected officials and law enforcement professionals from across the country about issues that matter to Florida residents, visitors and FSA's more than 125,000 members. Explore the full episode archive at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

Stay Current on Issues During Florida's Legislative Session During Florida's legislative session, FSAcast runs a weekly special series hosted by Allie McNair, FSA Director of Government Affairs, covering the bills and policy issues shaping law enforcement statewide. Track legislative developments at flsheriffs.org/legislative.

About the Florida Sheriffs Association Founded in 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association has been the leading voice of Florida's sheriffs, dedicated to protecting citizens and visitors across the state. FSA is committed to fostering the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education and training. Learn more about FSA's mission at flsheriffs.org/about.

Support Florida's Sheriffs Membership dues and donations fund the training, resources and advocacy that keep Florida's sheriffs' offices equipped to serve their communities. Join, renew or donate to stay connected and support law enforcement across Florida.

Sponsor This Podcast Want to put your organization in front of FSA's members and the Floridians who follow what's happening in law enforcement statewide? Learn about sponsorship opportunities at flsheriffs.org/advertise.

Subscribe to FSAcast Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Pandora | iHeart Radio | RSS | YouTube

In this episode, FSA speaks with former Florida Governor and current U.S. Senator Rick Scott. Elected to the Senate in 2018, Senator Scott remains a staunch supporter of sheriffs and their public safety mission as he works in our nation's Capitol. Senator Scott talks about the keys to making our economy work for everyone as well as why now is the time for more support and freedom for the people of Cuba.

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Listen to every episode at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

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About the Podcast FSAcast is the official podcast of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Host and FSA Executive Director Matt Dunagan talks with Florida's sheriffs, elected officials and law enforcement professionals from across the country about issues that matter to Florida residents, visitors and FSA's more than 125,000 members. Explore the full episode archive at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

Stay Current on Issues During Florida's Legislative Session During Florida's legislative session, FSAcast runs a weekly special series hosted by Allie McNair, FSA Director of Government Affairs, covering the bills and policy issues shaping law enforcement statewide. Track legislative developments at flsheriffs.org/legislative.

About the Florida Sheriffs Association Founded in 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association has been the leading voice of Florida's sheriffs, dedicated to protecting citizens and visitors across the state. FSA is committed to fostering the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education and training. Learn more about FSA's mission at flsheriffs.org/about.

Support Florida's Sheriffs Membership dues and donations fund the training, resources and advocacy that keep Florida's sheriffs' offices equipped to serve their communities. Join, renew or donate to stay connected and support law enforcement across Florida.

Sponsor This Podcast Want to put your organization in front of FSA's members and the Floridians who follow what's happening in law enforcement statewide? Learn about sponsorship opportunities at flsheriffs.org/advertise.

Subscribe to FSAcast Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Pandora | iHeart Radio | RSS | YouTube

In this episode, FSA speaks with Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida 2nd District) about his work with the 19 sheriffs he represents in his district. Before being elected to Congress in 2016, Dr. Dunn was a surgeon in Panama City for over 25 years and before that in the U.S. Army for over 10 years. Although his district spans from Bay to Marion counties, Dr. Dunn finds the time to work well throughout his communities on a wide range of public safety and health care issues and oftentimes those two issues are intertwined.

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About the Podcast FSAcast is the official podcast of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Host and FSA Executive Director Matt Dunagan talks with Florida's sheriffs, elected officials and law enforcement professionals from across the country about issues that matter to Florida residents, visitors and FSA's more than 125,000 members. Explore the full episode archive at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

Stay Current on Issues During Florida's Legislative Session During Florida's legislative session, FSAcast runs a weekly special series hosted by Allie McNair, FSA Director of Government Affairs, covering the bills and policy issues shaping law enforcement statewide. Track legislative developments at flsheriffs.org/legislative.

About the Florida Sheriffs Association Founded in 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association has been the leading voice of Florida's sheriffs, dedicated to protecting citizens and visitors across the state. FSA is committed to fostering the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education and training. Learn more about FSA's mission at flsheriffs.org/about.

Support Florida's Sheriffs Membership dues and donations fund the training, resources and advocacy that keep Florida's sheriffs' offices equipped to serve their communities. Join, renew or donate to stay connected and support law enforcement across Florida.

Sponsor This Podcast Want to put your organization in front of FSA's members and the Floridians who follow what's happening in law enforcement statewide? Learn about sponsorship opportunities at flsheriffs.org/advertise.

Subscribe to FSAcast Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Pandora | iHeart Radio | RSS | YouTube

In this episode, FSA speaks with Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony about his work to transform the Broward County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Tony was appointed sheriff in 2019 and then won his election in 2020. During his time in office, he has made school safety a top priority and is working every day to build trust in the community for the people he serves.

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Thanks for listening to FSAcast.

Listen to every episode at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

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About the Podcast FSAcast is the official podcast of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Host and FSA Executive Director Matt Dunagan talks with Florida's sheriffs, elected officials and law enforcement professionals from across the country about issues that matter to Florida residents, visitors and FSA's more than 125,000 members. Explore the full episode archive at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.

Stay Current on Issues During Florida's Legislative Session During Florida's legislative session, FSAcast runs a weekly special series hosted by Allie McNair, FSA Director of Government Affairs, covering the bills and policy issues shaping law enforcement statewide. Track legislative developments at flsheriffs.org/legislative.

About the Florida Sheriffs Association Founded in 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association has been the leading voice of Florida's sheriffs, dedicated to protecting citizens and visitors across the state. FSA is committed to fostering the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education and training. Learn more about FSA's mission at flsheriffs.org/about.

Support Florida's Sheriffs Membership dues and donations fund the training, resources and advocacy that keep Florida's sheriffs' offices equipped to serve their communities. Join, renew or donate to stay connected and support law enforcement across Florida.

Sponsor This Podcast Want to put your organization in front of FSA's members and the Floridians who follow what's happening in law enforcement statewide? Learn about sponsorship opportunities at flsheriffs.org/advertise.

Subscribe to FSAcast Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Pandora | iHeart Radio | RSS | YouTube