Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Sheriffs already have authority and capability to expand their role in public safety. What’s missing is a clear, consistent legal definition.

From a policy perspective, creating clarity through codification would enhance the ability of our sheriffs to do what they need to do, when they need to do it — thus relieving strain on law enforcement and maximizing their overall impact in the community.

We will continue pushing for greater clarity from the legislature to enable our sheriffs to serve at their full potential.

05/30/2026

Please keep Officer Yeager’s family and the Central Berks Police Department in your thoughts and prayers after she passed away Friday evening after being involved in a car accident. 💙🪽

05/29/2026

Please join us in Congratulating Sheriff Leppler of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office on his upcoming retirement after more than three decades in law enforcement!

"It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to not only protect and serve the people of Lancaster County and Pennsylvania, but it has been a privilege to have worked side by side with the men and women in law enforcement who never hesitate to put the safety of their community and duty before themselves."

05/28/2026

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office’s Community Outreach Unit proudly attended Bell Avenue Elementary School’s Annual Career Day to spend time with students in Grades K–6.

Deputy Amatucci and his partner, K-9 Zladco had the opportunity to speak with students about law enforcement, service, and the importance of building strong relationships within our communities.

05/27/2026

🚨SCAM ALERT🚨

The PA SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION would like to advise the public that NONE of the Sheriff’s Offices will call you regarding missed jury duty, ask you to pay fines over the phone, or ask you to come authenticate your signature regarding jury duty.

If you receive any phone calls regarding jury duty, please contact your county Court Administration directly!

05/27/2026

Meet the Schuylkill County Sheriff's Office newest Deputy, K9 Sara!

05/26/2026

Even with training equal to or better than any in the state, statutory law provides limited clarity on sheriffs’ authority. Courts have weighed in, but rulings are inconsistent and narrow, repeatedly signaling the need for legislative resolution. ⚖️

Authority also varies by county, further complicated by conflicting case law elsewhere. As a result, sheriffs face operational limits driven less by capability than by budget, prosecutorial, and liability concerns tied to unclear law.

These inconsistencies create confusion, legal risk, and inefficiency, preventing sheriffs from fully meeting public expectations.

It’s clear that sheriffs have the authority and capability. What they need is clarity…

05/25/2026

The PA Sheriffs’ Association honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving their country.🇺🇸

05/23/2026

The Huntingdon County Sheriff’s Office traveled to Centre County to represent their office in the 2026 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Over the past few days days, the torch has traveled from Pittsburgh to State College, carried by members of law enforcement agencies from across the Commonwealth.

The last part of the run will be held on June 4, when the torch arrives at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, the site of the 2026 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games. During the last part of the run the torch will be escorted by Class 74 of the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Academy!