About Us

Funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Florida Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) Program was established in 2000 and is administered by the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM).

The Florida LEL Program serves as the FDOT Safety Office’s direct field resource and primary connection to Florida’s law enforcement agencies, providing resources, coordination, and support to advance statewide traffic safety initiatives. The program is staffed by seven full-time Law Enforcement Liaisons (LELs), one assigned to each FDOT district, and a full-time Program Coordinator. Together, they foster partnerships with law enforcement agencies, encourage participation in traffic safety campaigns and operations, support evidence-based enforcement strategies, and help advance the goal of reducing traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities.

LELs work directly with chiefs, sheriffs, traffic unit supervisors, and line officers through regular site visits to strengthen traffic safety efforts in state, county, municipal, university, and tribal jurisdictions. They coordinate participation in national and statewide high-visibility enforcement campaigns, coordinate and support public safety initiatives and press events, facilitate Local Area Network (LAN) meetings, deliver training, provide guidance on FDOT traffic safety grant funding, and connect agencies with critical resources, including crash data and trends, enforcement strategies, legal updates, and traffic safety best practices. By serving as a consistent point of contact, LELs help agencies identify needs, implement effective traffic safety initiatives, and strengthen collaboration among local, state, and federal partners.

Staffed by experienced law enforcement professionals, including retired officers and those who continue to serve in reserve capacities, the LEL team brings more than 200 years of combined law enforcement experience. Each LEL also serves on one or more of Florida’s traffic safety coalitions and provides direct support to Community Traffic Safety Teams (CTSTs) throughout the state, helping coordinate local traffic safety efforts and encouraging collaboration among public safety stakeholders.

The LEL Program also administers and hosts the annual Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge, which recognizes agencies for excellence in traffic safety enforcement and encourages sustained, data-driven efforts to reduce crashes and improve safety on Florida’s roadways.

One Team. One Goal. Save Lives.