Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association

The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA) is an organization that promotes the idea that local law enforcement, particularly sheriffs, have a duty to uphold the U.S. Constitution and can resist federal laws they believe violate it. They emphasize that sheriffs have significant authority within their jurisdictions and promote sovereignty-based principles. Critics argue that CSPOA encourages a perspective that can challenge federal authority and legal standards, while supporters see it as defending states’ rights and constitutional principles. The movement underscores the importance of local control and legal interpretation, but it remains controversial within the broader law enforcement community.