Florida Sheriffs Association

MAGLITE®, the PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INSTITUTE and other new partners TO PROMOTE TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY DURING National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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ONTARIO, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maglite brand partners up with the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to support traffic and pedestrian safety during the deadliest month of the year, July. According to the PSI, July has the highest rate of traffic-related fatalities. The days surrounding July 4th are particularly dangerous and are routinely referred to as the deadliest driving days of the year. 

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  • Pedestrian Deaths Continue to Increase Unabated Year After Year – A Pedestrian is Killed Every 75 Minutes in the U.S. (GHSA)
    ONTARIO, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maglite brand partners up with the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to support traffic and pedestrian safety during the deadliest month of the year, July.
  • The days surrounding July 4th are particularly dangerous and are routinely referred to as the deadliest driving days of the year.
  • National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month was created by the Pedestrian Safety Institute with the goal of educating and urging drivers to use caution while driving during this time of year.
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Blink Charging Selected as a Purchasing Program Vendor by Florida Sheriffs Association Cooperative

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Miami Beach, FL, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink”), a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced the successful contract award with the Florida Sheriffs Association Cooperative Purchasing Program (CPP) as an official vendor for electric vehicle power stations.

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  • Founded in 1993, the Cooperative Purchasing Program (CPP), a cooperation of the Florida Sheriffs Association with the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida Fire Chiefs Association, offers streamlined statewide purchasing contracts for local governments, county sheriffs, county government, local county boards, municipalities, police agencies, other local public or public safety agencies, and state universities and colleges.
  • The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Cooperative Purchasing Program is excited to welcome Blink to our new electric vehicle charging stations and software contract, said FSA Executive Director Steve Casey.
  • Dobrikova continued, The Florida Sheriffs Association is setting an example for all agencies, not only in Florida but nationwide, as an innovative and forward-thinking association.
  • Blinks principal line of products and services include its Blink EV charging network (Blink Network), EV charging equipment, and EV charging services.

Affordable Housing Crisis: Data Reveals Gap Between Salaries, Median Home Price for Fla. Hometown Heroes

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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The data points out that median home prices in Florida increased by 21% from 2020 to 2021 and by an astounding 58% since 2016.

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  • The data points out that median home prices in Florida increased by 21% from 2020 to 2021 and by an astounding 58% since 2016.
  • Hometown heroes, including firefighters, nurses, educators and EMTs, have not seen their wages increase a similar amount during that time period.
  • Median home prices are hitting over $400,000 in many Florida counties and we have to make sure we're doing all we can to help these heroes."
  • The Hometown Hero Housing Program would complement, but not impact, existing local, state, and federal affordable housing programs.

Leon County FL Sheriff’s Office Deploys Beam Global EV ARC™ Off-Grid EV Charging for City Fleet

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Leon Countys EV ARC charging system fits in a standard parking space and is equipped with a dual port charger to serve the growing fleet of electric vehicles.

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  • Leon Countys EV ARC charging system fits in a standard parking space and is equipped with a dual port charger to serve the growing fleet of electric vehicles.
  • The Leon County Sheriffs Office is exploring the required infrastructure to initiate electrifying our fleet in FY 2025.
  • We are focused on reducing our petroleum usage, fleet maintenance costs, and support Leon Countys sustainability initiatives, said Tim Coxwell CAFM CPFP CEM, Fleet Director of Leon County Sheriffs Office.
  • The contract includes the flagship EV ARC 2020 and EV ARC DCFC sustainable EV charging infrastructure systems under the category Power Charging, with a contract term through September 30, 2023.

Beam Global Awarded Florida Statewide Purchasing Contract for Rapidly Deployed Sustainable EV Charging Products

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), the leading provider of innovative sustainable technology for electric vehicle (EV) charging, outdoor media and energy security, announced that the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) in partnership with the Florida Association of Counties awarded Beam Global statewide contract number FSA20-EQU18.0 Heavy Equipment .

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), the leading provider of innovative sustainable technology for electric vehicle (EV) charging, outdoor media and energy security, announced that the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) in partnership with the Florida Association of Counties awarded Beam Global statewide contract number FSA20-EQU18.0 Heavy Equipment .
  • The contract includes the flagship EV ARC 2020 and EV ARC DCFC sustainable EV charging infrastructure systems under the category Power Charging, with a contract term through September 30, 2023.
  • Beam was awarded the contract after qualification through a bidding process and review by the FSA and the FSA Fleet Advisory Committee.
  • The EV ARC is the only rapidly deployed, sustainable EV charging solution on the market that is off-grid, transportable and can be deployed in minutes instead of months.

Florida Sheriffs Association Recognizes PGT Innovations’ Support

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Friday, November 22, 2019
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The Florida Sheriffs Association recognized PGT Innovations for its support and acting as an outstanding supporter of efforts to provide quality, professional law enforcement to the citizens and visitors of Florida.

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  • The Florida Sheriffs Association recognized PGT Innovations for its support and acting as an outstanding supporter of efforts to provide quality, professional law enforcement to the citizens and visitors of Florida.
  • Thank you to PGT Innovations for their support of the Florida Sheriffs Association, said Sheriff Knight, secretary of the Florida Sheriffs Association.
  • The Florida Sheriffs Association is a not-for-profit corporation made up of the 67 sheriffs of Florida, approximately 2,500 business leaders, and 83,000 citizens throughout the state.
  • PGT Innovations is proud to support the Florida Sheriffs Association, said Jackson.

National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Announces First-of-its-Kind National Background Check Program

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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The National Sheriffs Association (NSA) announced the ACCESS National Background Check Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative, during its annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.

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  • The National Sheriffs Association (NSA) announced the ACCESS National Background Check Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative, during its annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • This system will enable Sheriffs to provide this much needed service to the citizens of their counties at a more convenient and safe location the local Sheriffs Office.
  • We are pleased to announce this cost-effective program for the nations Sheriffs, Thompson continued.
  • About The National Sheriffs Association:
    The National Sheriffs Association is one of the largest associations of law enforcement professionals in the U.S., representing more than 3,000 elected Sheriffs across the nation, and with a total membership of more than 20,000.