Dear Members and Colleagues,

I’m pleased to announce that we have just conducted our first FAHN meeting with your newly elected board. There are many exciting and challenging training opportunities that your Regional Directors have planned for the upcoming year. Be sure to keep an eye on our website and social media platforms for updates on topics, dates, and locations.

I’d like to remind everyone that as a FAHN member, attending regional trainings is free. Additionally, if you find a training in another region that interests you, we encourage you to attend—and bring your partners! If you or your agency has a training topic or opportunity to share, please reach out to your Regional Director. We can never have enough training!

As the year progresses, look out for exciting changes and updates—enhancements our association both needs and deserves. We also have some great surprises in store for next June’s conference, so stay tuned!

Lastly, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of one of FAHN’s founding members, our dear friend and past President, Farnell Cole. Farnell’s career spanned 42 years of dedicated police service with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. It is because of his vision and leadership that FAHN stands where it does today. Please keep his family, and his Alachua County family, in your thoughts and prayers.

May he forever rest in peace.
Rest easy, Brother—we have it from here

Respectfully,

Maggie Dietrich

President

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