The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) is a national professional association representing elected sheriffs and their offices across the United States. Founded in 1940, the organization advocates on behalf of sheriffs, supports law enforcement training and professional development, promotes public safety initiatives, and provides resources on policing, jail administration, and homeland security.
The organization typically pursues policies related to criminal justice reform, law enforcement funding, public safety grants, immigration enforcement cooperation, jail and detention standards, homeland security, mental health and substance abuse response, and support for law enforcement officer safety and training.
Primarily funded through membership dues from sheriffs’ offices, conference and training fees, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and federal grants.
Affiliated with state sheriffs’ associations, the Major County Sheriffs of America, and various corporate and public safety partners.
Non-profit professional association
