National Sheriffs' Association

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National Sheriffs' Association

Founded	1940
Type	Trade Association
Focus	Professional development, congressional advocacy
Location	Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Area served	United States
Method	Annual conferences, Sheriff & Deputy magazine, media attention, technical assistance, trainings and seminars
Website	www.sheriffs.org

The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) is a U.S. trade association. Its stated purpose is to raise the level of professionalism among U.S. sheriffs, their deputies and others in the fields of criminal justice and public safety. Since its founding in 1940, NSA has been the advocacy organization for the nation's sheriffs in Washington, D.C. Its Government Affairs Division, in conjunction with the Congressional Affairs Committee, develops the Association's policy positions and represents the Association before the United States Congress, the White House, and the various federal agencies.