Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Graduates from the Florida Sheriff’s Association’s 2026 Commanders Academy (26-039)

TALLAHASSEE- On Friday, April 24, 2026, Lieutenant Amanda Hyams graduated from the Florida Sheriff’s Association’s (FSA) 2026 Commanders Academy in Tallahassee, Florida.

Deputies and personnel representing 40 Florida sheriffs’ offices graduated after completing the two-week course. The Commanders Academy is an exceptionally informative and educational experience that is vital for the next generation of public safety leaders. The Commanders Academy has become recognized as the premier course of executive study for mid to upper-level criminal justice leaders.

The core curriculum focuses on leadership, ethics, discipline, and additional subject matter areas related to upper-level leadership in law enforcement. The remaining curriculum is adjusted according to emerging trends and issues that have an impact on our sheriffs and recent high-profile events. Each topic is threaded with issues that are unique to the culture of the Office of the Sheriff.

 For more information on the academy, visit: https://flsheriffs.org/how-we-serve/training-program/commanders-academy/