Just Released: NSA’s First Response to Victims of Crime Guidebook and Roll Call Video. Available from the OVCRC by calling (800) 851-3420.
Columbia Southern University in partnership with the NSA is offering podcasts featuring topics such as leadership, ethics, and more. Download these podcasts now!
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!
The new PREA standards are provided here. Member Sheriffs ˆ Please review and give us your comments by June 15, 2008. NSA will draft a response to the standards and pass it on to appropriate parties. Send all comments to fwilson@sheriffs.org.
The CEDAP program will begin accepting applications online this week and the application period will remain open until June 30, 2008. Applications may be filed electronically through the Responder Knowledge Base (RKB) at www.rkb.us. Currently at the RKB web site, sheriffs may view a sample application and browse the CEDAP equipment catalog.
Columbia Southern University (CSU) Donates Scholarships to NSA Educational Foundation. CSU has donated a two-year bachelors' degree scholarship and a two-year master's degree scholarship to the NSA Educational Foundation. Application deadline June 6, 2008. Click here for application.
The National Sheriffs’ Association, The National Association of Triads, and the 911 Cell Phone Bank are pleased to offer sheriffs and interested attendees the opportunity to record a complimentary Public Service Announcement on the 911 Cell Phone Recycling Program and/or current Traffic Safety issues.
Stop by the recording area or see Terri Hicks in the registration area to add your name to the schedule.
Senator John McCain, the Republican Candidate for President of the U.S., has been confirmed as our keynote speaker during the 2nd General Session on July 1, 2008. Click here to register.
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.
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!
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.
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!