The National Sheriffs’ Association congratulates Secretary Markwayne Mullin on his appointment as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and looks forward to collaborating on public safety priorities. View The Full Letter
The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) today launched a nationwide public safety campaign led by Sheriffs from across the country to strengthen public awareness of fraud and scams targeting communities across the United States. Read the Full...
The American Sheriff Alliance has submitted letters to both the Senate and House Judiciary Committees urging Congress to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security. The letters outline how ongoing DHS funding shortfalls are undermining federal–local law...
The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and the Western States Sheriffs’ Association (WSSA) stand united in opposition to recent legislative efforts in Washington State and New York State to undermine the constitutional and statutory authority of the Office of...
January 12, 2026 – (Alexandria, VA) The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Executive Director and CEO Justin Smith released the following statement regarding the FCC’s latest action in handset unlocking. “America’s Sheriffs applauds the Federal Communications...
January 9, 2026 – (Alexandria, VA) The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Executive Director and CEO Justin Smith released the following statement regarding the incident in Minnesota earlier this week. ‘What happened this past week in Minnesota was a tragedy and...
December 16, 2025 – (Alexandria, V.A.) The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) released the following statement concerning the latest Executive Order from President Trump on fentanyl. NSA commends the Administration for its decisive action in officially designating...
(Alexandria, VA) -- As sheriffs, we live every day with the consequences of decisions made in Washington. We appreciate the depth of The New York Times’ recent nearly 4000-word report on how the Biden Administration mishandled immigration and border policy. But this...
November 4, 2025 – (Alexandria, V.A.) The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Thompson released the following statement regarding the continued government shutdown. “We continue to believe this shutdown must end asap. The election...
October 28, 2025 – (Alexandria, V.A.) The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) President Sheriff Chris West, (Canadian County, O.K.) released the following statement today on First Responders Day. “I want to take a moment to recognize the significance of First...