NATIONAL SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION (NSA)
NSA is a not-for-profit organization with more than 13,000 members that represents the 3,081 Sheriffs’ Offices in the United States, as well as the interests of all law enforcement and other public safety professionals. Chartered in 1940, and headquartered in Alexandria, VA, NSA has been providing law enforcement and correctional training and technical assistance for over 80 years, in fulfillment of its mission to support and enhance the professionalism of those whose job it is to serve and protect.
Resources
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Extreme Risk Protection Order Facts for Sheriffs
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videoOct. 2025
Webinar Recording: What Sheriffs Need to Know about Extreme Risk Protection Orders
To assist law enforcement officers in effectively implementing ERPOs, the National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center hosted a webinar with the National Sheriffs’ Association. Panelists discussed real-world examples about how these policies work, what the data shows about ERPO laws, and how sheriffs and other law enforcement can use this tool to save lives.

