Sheriff deputies and personnel representing 34 Florida sheriff’s offices graduated...
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The core curriculum focuses on leadership, ethics, discipline, and additional subject matter areas related to upper-level leadership in law enforcement. The remaining curriculum is adjusted according to emerging trends and issues that impact our sheriffs and recent high-profile events. Each topic is threaded with issues that are unique to the culture of the Office of Sheriff. Throughout the two-week course, the class hears from more than 50 presenters and panelists, many of whom are sheriffs. No other state criminal justice program provides this executive training level.
“Today, we celebrate the hard-earned success of the 2023 Commanders Academy graduates. These commanders have undergone rigorous training to sharpen their leadership skills, problem-solving tactics, and business ethics,” said FSA President and Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper. “Having fortified their capabilities, these leaders are now exceptionally well-prepared to set a precedent for protecting and uniting Florida’s citizens and visitors.”
FSA Executive Director Steve Casey said, “The Florida Sheriffs Association has long been committed to providing the most up-to-date training for Florida’s law enforcement officers. Ongoing training offered through the Commanders Academy helps our officers adapt to changing circumstances and ensure that they uphold the highest standard of conduct and accountability. Commanders Academy graduates apply lessons from senior experts to real-world challenges, making Florida’s sheriffs’ offices the national standard for protection, leadership, and unity.”
In addition to successfully completing the training course, Commanders Academy Class 13 also raised more than $28,000 for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. This generous donation will help support the mission of the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches in preventing delinquency and developing lawful, resilient, and productive citizens.