The Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association is a not-for-profit association that was established in 2009 by Sheriffs to provide comprehensive benefits and a professional network, as well as camaraderie and a communications forum for Sheriffs’ Office staff. Membership is available to the more than 40,000 staff, volunteers and retirees of the Sheriffs’ Offices throughout Florida. The association provides insurance policies, legal benefits and services to deputies and staff that may not otherwise be available to Sheriff’s Office personnel. Legal benefits provide protection including coverage for administrative and termination hearings and on-scene representation.