NSA Executive Director Sheriff (ret.) Justin Smith Statement on Minnesota
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 should have been prevented. Everyone must remain calm, and both sides should tone down the rhetoric and accusations. Getting further divided will not make our communities safer.
