Welcome to the Missouri Sheriff's Association Website

Our mission is to further professionalize the Office of Sheriff. Our goals are to upgrade the qualifications of the Office of Sheriff through training programs; to provide technical assistance to sheriffs and their departments; and to provide reasearch for law enforcement legislation. Our ultimate goal is to help provide better law enforcement services to the citizens of Missouri.

News Feed

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Academy Accepting Applications for 120 Hour Basic Jail Officer Academy
Run by: Kevin Merritt (kevin@mosheriffs.com)

The MSA Training Academy is taking applications for the August 2010 session of the MSATA 120 Hour Basic Jail Officer Academy.  Applicants accepted into the academy will complete the first 80 hours of the training online, then attend a week long practical application ...

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Academy Announces New 40-Hour Online Basic Jail Training Program
Run by: Kevin Merritt (kevin@mosheriffs.com)

The MSA Training Academy is proud to announce its new online 40-Hour Basic Jail Training Program. This no frills, entry level program provides critical information for new jail staff, as well as existing staff.Topics covered include: Legal Issues for Detention Officers, Inmate Legal & Religio ...

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Sheriff''s House Burns to the Ground
Run by: Mick Covington (info@mosheriffs.com)

Over the weekend of January 16th & 17th, Carter County Sheriff Tommy Adams'' house burnt to the ground. Sheriff Adams and his wife Danielle lost the majority of their personal belongings. The Bank of Grandin has setup an account to collect financial contributions for the Sheriff and his wife. ...

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2010 Census Workers to Canvas Local Areas
Run by: Mick Covington (info@mosheriffs.com)

In an effort to accurately count the population, census questionnaires will be delivered either by hand or mail to residents, beginning in February 2010. Through late August 2010, Census Bureau temporary field staff will work in neighborhoods across the United States to deliver questionnaires, co ...