PORTABLE DRUG ID FOR CORRECTIONS MX908

Safely identify synthetics and trace-level drugs embedded in paper or other contraband.

Submit Your Annual Conference Seminar Proposal Today!

The seminar submission form is now open for the 2026 NSA Annual Conference, taking place June 8-11 in Omaha, Nebraska. Share your expertise, contribute to meaningful conversations, and help shape the future of law enforcement.

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REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Registration is open for the upcoming 2026 Annual Conference. Conference dates are June 8-11, 2026. Committee Day will be held on June 7, 2026.

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Penny Publications

Keep minds active and engaged with the largest selection of puzzle magazines and coloring books. Serving the correctional market for over 25 years.

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The National Sheriffs' Association

The NSA is dedicated to serving the Office of the Sheriff and its affiliates through law enforcement education and training and providing general law enforcement informational resources.

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National Sheriffs' Association Members

gain access to essential law enforcement tools & resources that will enhance your job performance and help you achieve your goals.

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News
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Announcements

March 26, 2026

NSA Congratulates Secretary Markwayne Mullin

March 11, 2026

National Sheriffs’ Association PSA Campaign Launch

March 3, 2026

American Sheriff Alliance Submits Letters to Congress on DHS Funding Crisis

January 20, 2026

NSA /WSSA Statement on Legislative Efforts in WA and NY

January 12, 2026

National Sheriffs’ Association Applauds FCC Action on Handset Unlocking to Protect Public Safety

January 9, 2026

NSA Executive Director Sheriff (ret.) Justin Smith Statement on Minnesota

December 16, 2025

NSA Statement on Fentanyl Designation

December 11, 2025

Border Warnings Ignored as Migrant Deaths, Fentanyl Trafficking, and Cartel Violence Surged

November 4, 2025

Executive Director Jonathan Thompson Statement on Government Shutdown

October 28, 2025

NSA President Sheriff Chris West statement on First Responders Day

October 24, 2025

NSA mourns 2000–2001 NSA President, Sheriff Jerry “Peanuts” Gaines

October 2, 2025

NSA and Sheriffs Pay Their Final Respects to Sheriff John Aubrey

September 26, 2025

NSA Statement on Potential Government Shutdown

August 26, 2025

President Trump Takes Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans

July 31, 2025

NSA Statement on Executive Order Suspending Global De Minimis Exemptions

July 29, 2025

NSA ENDORSES IMPERIUM®, JAIL CONTROL SYSTEM

July 8, 2025

National Sheriffs’ Association Adopts Resolution Condemning Surge of Illicit Vapes Fueling Transnational Crime

June 25, 2025

NSA APPOINTS JUSTIN SMITH AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO

June 2, 2025

Seminar Submissions Open for the 2026 Winter Conference

May 31, 2025

NSA President Issues Statement Calling For DHS Accountability and Transparency

May 27, 2025

Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald and NSA share letter to Verizon

Programs and Initiatives

NSA provides programs for sheriffs, their deputies, chiefs of police, and other criminal justice professionals to perform their jobs in the best possible manner and to better promote homeland security and public safety in their jurisdiction.

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Legislation

Since its founding in 1940, the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has been the one voice of the nation’s sheriffs in Washington, DC. As one of the largest US law enforcement organizations, NSA is a leading advocate on law enforcement criminal justice, and public safety issues.

Government Affairs

Conferences

The National Sheriffs’ Association hosts two signature conferences each year: the Winter Conference, held annually in Washington, D.C., and the Annual Conference, hosted in a different city each year. Both events feature extensive training, valuable networking opportunities, and the latest innovations in public safety. Click below to learn more about these must-attend events.

Conferences