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Mission Statement
Who We Are
The Tennessee Sheriffs’
Association (TSA) is a non-profit educational organization
recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Founded in 1971,
TSA business is carried out
by a director under the supervision of an executive
committee composed of sheriffs from across the state.
What We Do
The TSA's purpose is to promote better and more
effective law enforcement; maintain a high level of
ethical conduct on the part of all sheriffs and their
deputies; provide a forum for the exchange of
knowledge and experience among all sheriffs; establish
the highest degree of cooperation among the law-enforcing agencies in the State of Tennessee; bring
the sheriffs of the various
counties into close association and to promote
cooperation in the conduct of the laws of Tennessee
pertaining to the apprehension and prosecution of
persons violating the laws of Tennessee; improve
and encourage greater efficiency in the administration
of sheriffs' offices and to protect the welfare and
interest of the members of the association.
The
TSA is not organized for financial gain or
profit but for the benefit of all law abiding citizens
of Tennessee. Money derived from honorary
membership dues and donations is used to fulfill the above
obligations; provide in-service training on a bi-monthly
basis for sheriffs and chief deputies; provide a
legislative liaison service for improving laws that
protect the citizenry; disseminate educational
information and material beneficial to sheriffs;
operate a central office and assist in further upgrading
and professionalizing county law enforcement.
Donations
As mentioned above, the
association's operating budget is based on membership
dues and donations. The more we have, the more
good we can do. If you would like to make a
tax-deductible contribution, please phone or
e-mail us.
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