Jim Reiser serves as the Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) for FDOT District 7. He retired as a Sergeant from the Tampa Police Department (TPD) in 2023 after more than 27 years of service, during which he supervised the Motor Unit and Traffic Homicide Unit. He continues to serve as a reserve motor officer with TPD, primarily assisting the agency during special events. 

As the District 7 LEL, Jim supports approximately 43 law enforcement agencies across seven West Central Florida counties, working to strengthen and enhance traffic enforcement and engagement initiatives. His responsibilities include facilitating and increasing law enforcement participation in high-visibility campaigns such as Click It or Ticket, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, and Operation Southern Slow Down. He coordinates press conferences and public safety events, conducts training sessions and Local Area Network (LAN) meetings, assists agencies in securing and managing traffic safety grants, and manages the exchange of critical information, including officer training, crash data and trends, checkpoint planning, and legal updates. He also evaluates law enforcement contributions to traffic safety initiatives, policies, education efforts, and enforcement activities through the Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge.

Additionally, Jim serves on the Florida Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Coalition, and supports Community Traffic Safety Teams (CTSTs) throughout the district.