The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) held its 2020 Florida Sheriffs Academy this week.
The FSA held in-person and online courses for newly-elected Florida sheriffs giving them the chance to learn best practices and work with leaders from across the Sunshine State.
“It is truly an honor to be the president of the Florida Sheriffs Association and welcome our new sheriffs,” said Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Schultz, the president of the FSA. “The newly-elected sheriffs have a commitment to public safety, and they will serve their counties, state, and nation with distinction and honor.”
The Florida Sheriffs Academy provides a comprehensive curriculum and offers programs on leadership skills, business and personal ethics, management training, and other topics that relate to the law enforcement profession. Newly-elected sheriffs as well as Jefferson County Sheriff Mac McNeill, who was elected in 2018 and then again in 2020, participated in a variety of events including mentoring sessions, leadership training, communications and public relations as well as gaining a better understanding the legislative process. The academy provides the information and tools to develop outstanding leaders within the Florida Sheriffs Association and create an understanding of their communities in every aspect.
The following sheriffs are graduates of the 2020 Florida Sheriffs Academy:
- Sheriff-elect Clovis Watson, Jr., Alachua County
- Sheriff Gregory Tony, Broward County
- Sheriff Michelle Cook, Clay County
- Sheriff-elect Darby Butler, Dixie County
- Sheriff-elect Chip Simmons, Escambia County
- Sheriff-elect Vent Crawford, Hardee County
- Sheriff-elect Eric Flowers, Indian River County
- Sheriff-elect Donnie Edenfield, Jackson County
- Sheriff Mac McNeill, Jefferson County
- Sheriff-elect Buddy Money, Liberty County
- Sheriff-elect David Harper, Madison County
- Sheriff-elect Eric Aden, Okaloosa County
- Sheriff-elect Marco Lopez, Osceola County
- Sheriff-elect Kurt A. Hoffman, Sarasota County
- Sheriff-elect Rob Hardwick, St. Johns County
