Chaplains Committee

Mission

The Chaplains Committee is a non-denominational arm of the National Sheriffs' Association with the spiritual element of the law enforcement profession. The chaplains are concerned with the spiritual needs of both law enforcement officers and the incarcerated population.  The goal of the Chaplains Committee is to meet the needs of the chaplains nationwide for sound training, access to helpful materials with spiritual content, and knowledge of programs that work. The focus will be on providing appropriate assistance and resources for the effective ministry of qualified individuals. The committee will encourage the highest standards of integrity and sound policy within the ranks of chaplains, in order to assist the sheriffs of the nation and to work effectively with members of their departments and the jail or correctional facility population.

CJIS/Technology Committee

Chair
Sheriff Michael Brown
Bedford County, VA

Vice Chair
Sheriff Gary Maha
Genesee County, NY

Staff Liaison
Mike Brown
mbrown@sheriffs.org

Mission

The Criminal Justice Information Systems and Technology Committee of the National Sheriffs' Association is dedicated to promoting excellence in public safety and service by monitoring, reviewing, participating and promoting the best and most positive methods and systems of crime reporting and technology to ensure the safety of the public and law enforcement personnel.

Congressional Affairs Committee

Chair
Sheriff John Cary Bittick
Monroe County, GA

Co-Vice Chair
Sheriff David Goad
Allegany County, MD

Co-Vice Chair
Sheriff B.J. Roberts
City of Hampton, VA

Staff Liaison
Stephanie Garlock
sgarlock@sheriffs.org

Mission

The Legislative Affairs Committee acts as a direct liaison for Sheriffs to their Senators and representatives in Washington, DC, and facilitates communications with administration officials. Through the Legislative Affairs Division, the committee is responsible for monitoring, tracking, and analyzing legislative activity for the Association and it works closely with the Executive branch to develop and maintain cooperative relationships that benefit Sheriffs.

Constitution & Bylaws Committee

Chair
Sheriff Dan Smith
Bell County, TX

Staff Liaison
Richard Weintraub
rmwein@sheriffs.org

Mission

In accordance with Article XV – "Amendments" – of the Constitution & Bylaws of the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA), the Constitution & Bylaws Committee shall review and make recommendations of any proposed changes or amendments to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Association for consideration, advice and approval before being submitted for approval by the general membership of the Association.

Court Security, Tranportation of Prisoners and Civil Process Committee

Chair
Sheriff John Zaruba
DuPage County, IL

Vice Chair
Sheriff Larry Amerson
Calhoun County, AL

Staff Liaison
Fred Wilson
fwilson@sheriffs.org

Mission

The Court Security Committee affirms its primary concern for issues as violence in courthouses across the nation escalates and deputies are increasingly exposed to violence as they transport prisoners and serve process. Furthermore, the Committee believes that the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) must take a leading role in the formulation of our nation's response to this violence. The mission of the Court Security Committee is to educate NSA members, and the country at large, as to the proper equipment necessary for court security, prisoner transport and service of process.

Crime Prevention/Private Security Committee

Chair
Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn
Wood County, OH

Vice Chair
Sheriff John York
Livingston County, NY

Staff Liaison
Robbi Woodson
rwoodson@sheriffs.org

Mission

The mission of the Crime Prevention/Private Security Committee is to create partnerships between Sheriffs, the private security industry and the general business community promoting the creation of crime prevention programs serving Sheriffs, businesses and communities.

Crime Victim Services Committee

Chair
Sheriff Craig Webre
Lafourche Parish, LA

Staff Liaison
Tim Woods
twoods@sheriffs.org

Mission

The  National Sheriffs' Association Committee on Crime Victim Services recognizes that victims of crime have unique needs and that appropriate services for victims should be provided by law enforcement as early as possible in the response process. Accordingly, the Committee shall identify resources, training, and cooperative efforts to better assist victims.

Domestic Violence Committee

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Drug Enforcement Committee

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Endorsements/Marketing Committee

Chair
Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald
Story County, IA

Vice Chair
Sheriff Mike Hale
Jefferson County, AL

Staff Liaison
Susan Crow
scrow@sheriffs.org

Mission

The Endorsements/Marketing Committee shall assist the Executive Director and the Executive Committee of the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) in reviewing any commercial or noncommercial entity's product, service or material which desires the use of our endorsement by the Association or wants to display the protected, trademarked name and/or Logo of the Association. Any action or recommendation made by the Endorsements/Marketing Committee shall be reviewed and considered by the Executive Committee/Board of Directors of the Association.

Ethics, Standards & Accreditation Committee

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Homeland Security Committee

Mission

The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) WMD Committee in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office for Domestic Preparedness and other Federal Agencies, is committed to enhancing the capability and capacity of local emergency responders through the Office of Sheriff to prevent, prepare for and respond effectively to incidents of terrorism in the United States.

Immigration and Border Security Committee

Indian Affairs Committee

Chair
Sheriff Michael Leidholt
Hughes County, SD

Vice Chair
Sheriff Jack "Skip" Hornecker
Freemont County, WY

Staff Liaison
Stephanie Garlock
sgarlock@sheriffs.org

Mission

The mission of the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) Indian Affairs Committee is to provide advice, guidance and support to all tribal law enforcement, sheriff's offices and police departments as they provide law enforcement protection to the citizens under their purview in Indian Country. The committee seeks to serve as a liaison with and will support the National Sheriffs' Association efforts to better serve Indian Country Law Enforcement.

Jail, Detention & Corrections Committee

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Legal Affairs Committee

The Legal Affairs Committee of the National Sheriffs' Association assists and advises sheriffs, their legal advisors deputy sheriffs, NSA members ,etc, on the  various legal issues/questions/topics directly affecting the Office of Sheriff throughout the Nation.
 

Membership Committee

Chair
Sheriff Ted Kamatchus
Marshall County, IA

Co-Vice Chair
Sheriff Michael Leidholt
Hughes County, SD

Co-Vice Chair
Sheriff (ret.) Jerry Wagner
Executive Director, 
Kentucky Sheriffs' Association, KY

Staff Liaison
Hilary Burgess
hburgess@sheriffs.org

Mission

The primary objective of the Membership Committee is to increase and promote membership within the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA). This committee serves as a vehicle through which new membership programs are discussed, developed and implemented for the membership of NSA.  By evaluating the needs of our membership, this committee can provide recommendations to the Board of Directors for new and exciting programs and materials to meet the increasing and changing needs of the National Sheriffs' Association's growing membership.
 

NSI Education and Training Committee

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Reserve Law Enforcement Officers Committee

Resolutions Committee

Chair
Sheriff Larry Amerson
Calhoun County, AL

Staff Liaison
Stephanie Garlock
sgarlock@sheriffs.org

Mission

The Resolutions Committee is charged with the responsibility to consider, evaluate, edit, review, rewrite and report to the general membership any/all resolutions coming from any/all National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) Standing Committees, and move for their individual adoption at the NSA's Annual Conference.

Special Operations Committee

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Traffic Safety Committee

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Youth Programs & Juvenile Justice Committee

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