Episode 122: The Oral History of Amendment 10 and Protecting the Office of Sheriff: Part 4 – County Maneuvering, Lawsuits, State Legislation and Finality

In the fourth installment of the Oral History of Amendment 10, we discuss the proceeding years since passage of Amendment 10 and the work of some in Miami-Dade County to create a bifurcated system in which there is both a sheriff and a countywide police department. We go in detail covering the steps sheriffs took to combat those efforts to include litigation against Miami-Dade County. Sheriffs ultimately prevailed by passing a state law during the 2023 legislative session that made it clear the sheriff in all counties, including Miami-Dade, had exclusive policing power in the unincorporated areas of the county.  We had a lot to unpack in this episode, but in the end the new sheriff of Miami-Dade County will be an elected and independent sheriff, just like the other 66 sheriffs in the great state of Florida. ________________________________________ Thanks for listening to FSAcast.  Listen to every episode at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.  Enjoying the conversation? Please share this episode.  Love the show? Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.  About the Podcast FSAcast is the official podcast of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Host and FSA Executive Director Matt Dunagan talks with Florida's sheriffs, elected officials and law enforcement professionals from across the country about issues that matter to Florida residents, visitors and FSA's more than 125,000 members. Explore the full episode archive at flsheriffs.org/fsacast.  Stay Current on Issues During Florida's Legislative Session During Florida's legislative session, FSAcast runs a weekly special series hosted by Allie McNair, FSA Director of Government Affairs, covering the bills and policy issues shaping law enforcement statewide. Track legislative developments at flsheriffs.org/legislative.  About the Florida Sheriffs Association Founded in 1893, the Florida Sheriffs Association has been the leading voice of Florida's sheriffs, dedicated to protecting citizens and visitors across the state. FSA is committed to fostering the effectiveness of the Office of Sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education and training. Learn more about FSA's mission at flsheriffs.org/about.  Support Florida's Sheriffs Membership dues and donations fund the training, resources and advocacy that keep Florida's sheriffs' offices equipped to serve their communities. Join, renew or donate to stay connected and support law enforcement across Florida.  Sponsor This Podcast Want to put your organization in front of FSA's members and the Floridians who follow what's happening in law enforcement statewide? Learn about sponsorship opportunities at flsheriffs.org/advertise.  Subscribe to FSAcast Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Pandora | iHeart Radio | RSS | YouTube