PUBLISHED BY THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1998 i~ / OW~O ~~e~O O~~ OISQSI 0 ~O ~ y ~ ~ 4 e'~ @esto J.M. "Buddy" Phillips, Executive Director Florida Sheriffs Association Welcome to this —our Annual Guide to Government —a Though many people testifying special edition of The ShertJfs Star magazine. before legislators represent a nar- If you are a member of the Florida Sheriffs Association, you are row special interest, the "special interest" of our Sheri6's is the pub- probably like most of your fellow members who look forward to hav- lic safety of the citizens of this state. Period. And, thankfully, at least ing this up-to-date compilation of information on state agencies, leg- according to Senator Silver, legislators recognize this. islators, local oScials and other public officials whose work affects I was recently reviewing statistics from the Department of Cor- us every day. rections which proved —from the time that the Sheriffs became For those who are new to our readership, I'd like to point out aggressively involved —the percentage of time a prisoner serves has that the front part of this magazine is the guide every Florida citizen increased. Several of the gubernatorial candidates who visited FSA's needs to lmd their way around state government. The last 14 pages Mid-Winter conference also credited the Florida SheriS for making oÃer you an inside look at legislative affairs as they relate to public an impact, especially when it relates to the decrease in the crime safety, and a few other articles I'm certain you' ll lmd of interest. rate. The Florida Sheriffs have led the fight in introducing strong leg- Though much has been accomplished through coordinated islation over the last several years. And our work is now beginning representation, as you' ll read in the following stories, there is still a to pay off. lot to be done. Prevention programs, such as DARE and the Youth It might come as a surprise to many citizens that the Sheril'fs Ranches, are a pressing need. But I am confident, that with the help actively participate in the legislative process, but they are there to and support of our membership, you will be reading success stories represent you. on these topics in the coming year. In the story on page 62, Sen. Ron Silver points out that when the Sheriffs appear in the halls of the Capitol, they do not come across as J.M. "Buddy" Phillips self-serving. are there representing the citizens of Florida. They Executive Director N0. January / February, 1998 42, 1, FLDIDA8 - Executive Director, Florida Sheriffs Association Shne ~ ~ Edttortal Cmtssltnnt, Carl Stanffer Ex~ Prorlrtcttora/Isststartt, Lynn Meek Directory of Shee Legislative March/April, May/June, July/August, ~ ~~/February, J Irararaa ,hy Iha1kaida ShcriS Associahon, a non-proin corpora- Florida's U.S.Scnahlrs ~74519:(street address, Z617 Mahan Drive). The sub- allll Rcprcserthuxves *i' slil~va~~lk'm'jijj""' -h IFPS /195-980. Second class postage paid at = ~Release send address corrections to Directory of County Offidals iie~ «i~ ~-'3617-z919.~t o 1998by Fhmda Sherills of Florida (Iiograplahas) ....... Directory of Law Enforcement ~~ : --='-%1=-=:; .:2585 Fax (850j 878-8665 Sheriffs' Mid-Winter Conference ..... .... .. Sheriff' Legislative Preview ............ ....,...-- % REGISTRATION AND PRANDIAL INFORMATON MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DF Numbers A COPY OF THE OFRCIAI. ~ Sheriffs' Telephone / FAX CONSUMER SERVICES BYCAtLING 14tM85 73SETOLL FREE, WITHIN THE STATE. REBISIRATION DOES NOT BtPLY and Addresses ....................Inside Ihlcic Cover ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RFCOMMENDATIGN BYTHE STATE. ifI Presi dent's %esseg8 FSA's Leadershi Inspires Innova&wj', : p '' '" '-, ", ', Achievemen t and New Direction . , ':,';. I A message from Everett Rice, President Florida Sheriffs Association a While preftatfug ttus letter, i was struck with the thought of how far we as gherig's and the Florida Sheriffs Association have progressed over the past 10 to 12 years. Even though many'of us come from vastly different law-enforcement environments —in terms of jurisdicfion, size, demographics and issues —one thing is clear: Our unity in leadership is what has made the Florida. Sheriffs Association a successful agent of innovation and change in the Florida criminal justice system. The leadership of our Florida Sherdls extends far beyond the boundaries of our home counties. From the tip of the Panhandle to Key%est's southernmost point, our liard work has had an impact. Our accomplishments over the past fewyearst aloite are many: 9 A successful legislative campaign to pass the 85 percent sentencing rule for Florida state prisons, ~ The elimination of Sentencing Guidelines and the restoration'of minhnum mandatory sentencing rules. -', '. I;:. ';.'. ..Aw ;, , :,.". .:. ..:. Enhanced penalties for violent and career criminals. 'f'fI"'--:. "'," -" ' W~Ij, ,', . '+ IIgarwtlciyation in the creation of the Florida Department ofJuvenilejustice. ') ',:""", II:-,'; g'I;':,:;,+~t~gta successful push to build more state prison beds. '" "" ~s' ~ccunty of our citizens, our deputies and om detention o5cers is at the forefront in each of ", +',"~@t,.our leadership, perseverance and the support of our constituents, these 'tp,.F85 commendable, our future challenges are considerable. As our state' s ~r' '~,', 4emaiids for quality, professional law enforcement, 4e also musct ~ggf:, status of the Ofhce of sheriff. '-.pf"gIe&cestche' ahead. Our deputies increasingly face a better a, more eScient, computerized information net- ~' ', , ", Qeour, vlg8ance on penalty and sentencing issttes. ' ' ~g~ because our members have been lead- attd we sher8s will con- , ~,ahead, as 'and , ce,te,yoq, look forward to ' , ";. Mt' "y~t, gf ~ ', t't' i ju „wut titjffwitffitttu, ,jw ff,stt'ftrggf t, ' iif, tilt, , ttNswse rs ' t I I't t THE SHERIFF'S STAR 4 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 1998 1 2 THE SHERIFF'S STAR A JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 1998 t'I'ttS DISTRICT I DISTRICT II ''ttf IRK, ', ',"., Lf, PP f' '. SCOtt ~CttSN ', '. 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