Episode 140: Peter Moskos - Author and Criminal Justice Professor
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In this episode, FSA sits down with Peter Moskos, professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and author of Back from the Brink. Following his keynote at the Sheriffs Summer Conference, Moskos shares his perspective on the evolving relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. He highlights what needs to happen to build lasting trust and understanding. The conversation also touches on his research findings and how they can inform today’s policing challenges. Finally, Moskos discusses how law enforcement leaders can continue to strengthen their agencies...
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Episode 139: Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson & The SAFE Act
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In this episode, FSA speaks with Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson and Angela Nandin about the Florida SAFE Act which created a voluntary “SAFE” designation to their vehicle record. That designation alerts law enforcement during a stop that someone in the vehicle may have a condition—such as autism, PTSD or a traumatic brain injury—that can affect how they respond to commands. The goal: safer interactions, better understanding and stronger trust between officers and the people they serve. Sheriff Johnson and Angela Nandin break down how the law works, why it matters and what...
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Episode 138: Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma
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In this episode, FSA hears from the new president of the Florida Sheriffs Association, Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and graduate of the FBI Academy, Sheriff Lemma holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in administrative leadership. He was sworn in as Seminole County’s 10th Sheriff in 2017 and has been re-elected twice. Sheriff Lemma addresses all sheriffs during his acceptance speech at the FSA Summer Conference as he tells us his vision and priorities, as well as acknowledges the long list of past...
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Episode 137: State Attorney Bill Gladson
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In this episode, FSA speaks with State Attorney Bill Gladson, a former law enforcement officer and career prosecutor. As state attorney, Bill leads a team of over 240 employees who serve the citizens of Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties, an area encompassing more than 1.4 million people. We discuss emerging technology and how it is impacting evidence and search warrants. Bill also talks about how prosecutors in his judicial circuit communicate with sheriffs and their deputies to constantly improve their work. This continuous communication assists his...
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Episode 136: Leonard Wood - The 4 Anchors to Success
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In this episode, FSA speaks with Leonard Wood during our Executive Leadership Conference in Miami. Leonard was a keynote presenter and shared insights on the four anchors to success. We explore the key differences between what motivates us personally versus what motivates others, and how vulnerability plays a role in leadership. Just after taking the stage, Leonard discusses how understanding the motivations of individuals on our team—and then learning when to step aside—can empower them to thrive and achieve meaningful success.
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Episode 135: 2025 Legislative Recap - Sine Die Edition
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In this episode, we kick things off with an overview of the Florida Sheriffs Association’s key legislative priorities that made it through the 2025 session. We then sit down with two of FSA’s contract lobbyists for an in-depth conversation about the newly passed state budget—finalized 105 days after the regular session began. Whether you're in public safety or simply interested in how state policy and budgeting impact your community, this episode offers valuable insights you won’t want to miss.
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Episode 134: Saif Ishoof – Leadership in the Age of Disruption
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In this episode, FSA speaks with Saif Ishoof during our recent Executive Leadership Conference in Miami. Saif was a keynote presenter, and he discussed leadership in the age of disruption. We discuss emotional and human intelligence and what that means to great leaders. During this conversation just minutes before Saif presented at the conference, we expand on how trust is really built and how organizational leaders need to understand all aspects of emotional intelligence in order for people to reach their full potential.
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Episode 133: Holmes County Sheriff John Tate
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In this episode, FSA speaks with Holmes County Sheriff John Tate about his family tradition of serving and protecting the citizens of his county. First elected in 2016, Sheriff Tate has worked to strengthen and expand the services he offers, and that has certainly been the case with the recent addition of running emergency medical services. We also discuss his office’s critically important work of not just arresting drug dealers but working with community providers to offer substance-abuse treatment and recovery support services to those in need. The results have been gratifying for all...
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Episode 132: Citrus County Sheriff David Vincent
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In this episode, FSA speaks with Citrus County Sheriff David Vincent, who was elected sheriff in 2024 after serving his community for more than two decades. Sheriff Vincent goes over his first 100 days in office as well as the new initiatives he is implementing for his office, which includes equipping all 115 deputies within the patrol division with body cameras. Sheriff Vincent covers the steps he has taken as a newly elected sheriff to be open and transparent. We also discussed some aspects of the job that surprised him as he was running for office for the first time.
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Episode 131: Week 6 Legislative Recap with State Attorney RJ Larizza
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In this episode, FSA provides a Week 6 legislative update and dives into key public safety priorities as we pass the midpoint of the legislative session. We then sit down with the State Attorney for the 7th Judicial Circuit, RJ Larizza, to discuss the Jason Raynor Act, including the tragic case that inspired it. We explain the recent contention in the Senate over the bill and how both sides ultimately came together to reach a compromise.
info_outlineIn this episode, FSA speaks with Holmes County Sheriff John Tate about his family tradition of serving and protecting the citizens of his county. First elected in 2016, Sheriff Tate has worked to strengthen and expand the services he offers, and that has certainly been the case with the recent addition of running emergency medical services. We also discuss his office’s critically important work of not just arresting drug dealers but working with community providers to offer substance-abuse treatment and recovery support services to those in need. The results have been gratifying for all involved.