CSI and Evidence Supervisor Graduates from Florida Sheriffs Women’s Leadership Academy
BUNNELL, Fla. — Sheriff Rick Staly congratulates Crime Scene Investigations and Evidence Supervisor Savannah MacLellan on graduating from Class 2 of the Florida Sheriffs Women’s Leadership Academy.
Crime Scene Investigations and Evidence Supervisor Savannah MacLellan, middle, graduates from the Florida Sheriffs Women’s Leadership Academy, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Orange Park, FL.
The Florida Sheriffs Women’s Leadership Academy, hosted by the Florida Sheriffs Association, promotes career development, leadership, and mentorship for women in law enforcement. The second academy session was held from March 2 to 6. It was held in partnership with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at the Thrasher-Horne Center on the campus of St. Johns River State College in Orange Park.
The academy provided a 32-hour immersive experience, with curriculum covering essential leadership topics including: The History of Women in Florida Law Enforcement; Mentorship and Career Advancement; Resiliency in Law Enforcement; and Mental Health and Self-Awareness. Among the industry-leading experts featured during the training were Florida’s four female sheriffs — retired Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton, retired Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook, and Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz.
“I’m proud of Supervisor MacLellan for her dedication to our community and congratulate her on successfully completing the Florida Sheriffs Women’s Leadership Academy,” said Sheriff Staly. “She already does an excellent job leading our CSI and Evidence team, and her experience from this program will continue to make her an even stronger leader.”
Supervisor MacLellan joined the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office in October 2023 as a crime scene investigator. In June 2025, she was promoted to supervise the unit, where she oversees a team of civilian CSIs and evidence technicians. During her time at the agency, she has received multiple Unit Citation awards.
The graduating class from Class 2 of the Florida Sheriffs Women’s Leadership Academy.###