The Florida Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) Program is grant-funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and operates under the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM).

The goals and objectives of the LEL Program are to partner with law enforcement agencies to promote and increase participation in NHTSA national education and enforcement waves and to recognize the top traffic safety programs through the annual Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge. By raising awareness and encouraging engagement in these initiatives, our ultimate goal is to reduce crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries.

Florida's LEL Program started in 2000. To keep highway safety a priority and maintain the active, enthusiastic involvement of law enforcement, Florida has developed a proactive, engaged LEL program consisting of experienced law enforcement professionals. Some are retired law enforcement officers, while others continue to serve as reserve or part-time officers. Each of the seven FDOT Districts has a dedicated full-time LEL, with overall coordination managed by the LEL Coordinator. One of their most important tasks is to recruit and encourage state and local law enforcement participation in national and state traffic safety mobilizations, continuously working toward a culture of sustained and effective traffic enforcement programs.

Additionally, LELs serve on each of the FDOT traffic safety coalitions and district Community Traffic Safety Teams (CTSTs). They assist agencies in acquiring grants to address traffic safety deficiencies or expand ongoing programs, and they coordinate the exchange of information, such as training opportunities, crash data, safety and sobriety checkpoints, and legal updates. Other responsibilities include fostering interagency coordination and holding quarterly traffic safety meetings to address local traffic safety issues, provide training, and implement traffic safety campaign waves.

The involvement of state LELs has increased the number of law enforcement agencies participating in traffic safety activities, contributing to crash reductions.