Amid a major recruitment push, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is offering substantial incentives, including $50,000 signing bonuses and student loan repayments, to attract new hires. However, these efforts have drawn sharp criticism from the National Sheriffs’

NSA President Sheriff Chris West recently spoke at the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association, addressing key law enforcement issues affecting sheriffs nationwide and highlighting the National Sheriffs' Association’s ongoing efforts to support and protect the Office of the Sheriff.

NSA is proud to officially endorse IMPERIUM® by ECC an intelligent jail control system built for today’s facilities. With touchscreen control over camera call up, doors, intercoms, lighting, and more, IMPERIUM® keeps your facility safe, secure, and connected. This

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“Those housed in the jail are still part of our community and we know that within 90 days, 90% of the inmates will be back out in the community. We want them to be able to leave as better individuals than when they came in. We’re working hard to tear down barriers, give them

The National Sheriffs’ Association applauds the White House’s announcement yesterday sheriffs.org/sites/default/… of the President’s Executive Orders on Taking Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans whitehouse.gov/presidential-a… and Measures to End Cashless Bail and Enforce the Law

“I started doing research about good programs in the jail and I read about I.G.N.I.T.E. and the success rate that they had and the Harvard study that they funded. And so, I wanted something like that for us. So, I went to my Sheriff and told him I really wanted this,” said the

Illicit pill presses are an engine for counterfeit medicine production, fueling counterfeit prescription pills made with fentanyl or methamphetamine. They’re also the fundamental tool required to make all counterfeit pills—whether that’s fake blood thinners with no active

This week we submitted a letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee Communications and Technology Subcommittee urging action towards federal funding for NG9-1-1. We thank the Committee Chairs for their commitment to public safety communications. ng911coalitionorg.wordpress.com/wp-content/upl…

The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) President Sheriff Chris West, (Canadian County, O.K.) released the following statement: "Today’s shooting in Orem Utah is a despicable act founded in what appears to be a distaste for political ideology. There is no room in any civilized

September 11, 2001, is a day forever marked in our nation’s memory. The National Sheriffs’ Association honors all who ran toward danger without hesitation and all who made the ultimate sacrifice. Today, we reflect on the courage, unity, and resilience that define the American

Yesterday, on September 11, Sheriff (Ret.) Justin Smith represented the National Sheriffs’ Association at memorial events hosted by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, the Police Unity Tour, and the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Foundation. He took part in the

“I.G.N.I.T.E. is more than just a program; it’s a national movement,” said Jamie Rogers, a social worker with the Shelby County Jail. “It’s about sparking creativity, fueling ambition and building pathways for success. This initiative is designed to empower inmates through

🚨 Sheriffs – We want to hear from you! 🚨 Are scams impacting your communities? The National Sheriffs’ Association is collecting stories, resources, and best practices from our members to share with sheriffs nationwide. If you have a success story, article, or resource that

NSA President Sheriff Chris West joined fellow leaders at the Major County Sheriffs of America Conference in Dallas this week, highlighting the power of strong communication and partnerships among sheriffs nationwide.

September 26, 2025 – (Alexandria, VA). The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Thompson released the following statement regarding a possible government shutdown: “Allowing the U.S. Government to close because of political and ideological

NSA applauds the DOJ’s recent nationwide operation that seized more than two million illicit vaping products. NSA’s Drug Enforcement Committee has long been committed to protecting our nation’s youth from unlawful vapor products, and we stand with federal partners in efforts to

Sheriffs Taking Action 🚓💙 We’re proud to spotlight Raquel Zick, Public Information Officer, and our friends at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office for their proactive efforts to protect community members from scams. They recently issued an important warning reminding