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Pictured, left to right: St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick., Steve Casey, Executive Director of the FSA, Captain Debra Kiner,
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman and FSA President/Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper.

Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman is pleased to announce that Captain Debra Kiner graduated May 24 from the Florida Sheriffs Association Commanders Academy, Class of 15.

Corrections Captain Debra Kiner completed her studies at the Florida Sheriffs Association headquarters in Tallahassee. This program, recognized as the premier executive study course for mid- to senior-level criminal justice leaders, was designed by sheriffs to ensure these leaders have the experience and training necessary to perform their responsibilities in the agencies they serve.

“Our goal is to strengthen our organizations from the inside out, and the Commanders Academy is a critical tool in doing that,” Sheriff Hoffman commented. “Law enforcement leadership is complex, and decision-making and development training makes a difference for our agency and the communities these members serve.”

Captain Kiner and commanders from 35 other Florida sheriff's offices participated in the two-week course. The program covers topics such as leadership, ethics, discipline and other relevant topics, as well as emerging trends and issues in law enforcement. Additionally, Class 15 raised more than $74,682 for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. This donation will help support the youth ranches' mission to prevent delinquency and develop loyal, resilient and productive citizens.