Issues State Laws Resources News Events About Member Login Partner with Us Search toggle Resources Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Resource Type Partner Programs Law enforcement is a key partner in highway safety. As the “boots on the ground” of traffic safety, law enforcement officers are crucial to reducing fatalities on our roadways. High-visibility enforcement (HVE) campaigns that are data-driven, targeted and aggressive are cornerstones of ensuring safety and creating the changes in driver behavior that GHSA and its members seek. Law enforcement agencies can also be partners in educating the public about safe road use. Law Enforcement/SHSO Interactions Toolkit GHSA has developed a toolkit of resources to help State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) strengthen partnerships with law enforcement agencies in their state around the issue of traffic safety. The toolkit was developed under a contract with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to enhance and support law enforcement and highway safety office interactions. Self-Assessment Tool: SHSO executives can use this tool to review their law enforcement outreach and engagement activities and develop plans to strengthen these relationships. Download the Self-Assessment Tool Directory of State Law Enforcement Associations (GHSA state members only): GHSA has compiled contact information for state associations of chiefs of police and sheriffs, as well as chapters of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) to help SHSO executives facilitate relationships with law enforcement executives in their state. Browse the State Law Enforcement Association Directory (requires GHSA member login) Customizable PowerPoint Presentation: This set of presentation slides is a flexible, modular template that SHSO executives can adapt and use for presentations to a variety of law enforcement audiences. Download the Customizable Presentation PowerPoint Companion Guide (GHSA state members only): The companion guide for the PowerPoint presentation is written for SHSO executives and includes customization instructions, background information, talking points and discussion topics. Download the PowerPoint Companion Guide (requires GHSA member login) Law Enforcement Liaison Case Studies: GHSA has developed a set of case studies that examine effective state Law Enforcement Liaison programs and their relationship with SHSOs. Download the Idaho LEL Case Study Download the Washington State LEL Case Study National Law Enforcement Liaison Program Law Enforcement Liaisons (LELs) serve as vital links and conduits between State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) and a state’s law enforcement community. The National Law Enforcement Liaison Program (NLELP) was created by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and GHSA to enhance the work of LELs across the country. This program is funded by NHTSA under a contract in recognition of the effectiveness of LEL activities in reducing crashes across the country. The purpose of the program is to strengthen communications between LELs, ensure greater coordination of LEL activities nationwide, create and support LEL training and guidance workshops to increase the knowledge and skills of LELs, and provide technical assistance. NLELP is designed to fortify the work of a proven network of highway safety professionals with enhanced communications tools; updated training; sharing of best practices; exchanging information on new research, policies and programs; and highlighting successes. NLELP provides a wealth of resources to LELs, including in-person trainings, newsletters and weekly news updates, webinars, information on funding opportunities, and a listserv of more than 200 LELs nationwide. These resources, along with other information on the program, are available at www.nlelp.org. Law Enforcement Partnerships and Resources Together, GHSA and NLELP collaborate with national law enforcement organizations such as the International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Sheriffs' Association and National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, encouraging these groups and their members to prioritize traffic safety and engage in activities as the state and local levels. The IACP coordinates the Drug Evaluation and Classification Program (DECP), which trains law enforcement officers as certified drug recognition experts (DREs) to detect impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs other than, or in addition to, alcohol. The 2018 IACP DECP Annual Report is available here. GHSA also works with the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) to help law enforcement combat the issue of drugged driving. GHSA and Responsibility.org sponsor a grant program to support states as they train law enforcement officers to recognize drug-impaired drivers. As drug-impaired driving continues to be a nationwide problem, this partnership helps ensure that law enforcement agencies have all the tools available to them to identify these drivers. Learn more about the partnership here. GHSA partners with Check To Protect to help states and law enforcement spread awareness of vehicle recalls. Check To Protect has developed toolkits for SHSOs to share with law enforcement agencies in their state so that officers can help educate vehicle owners in their community about the importance of checking for recalls. Learn more about the partnership here. Law Enforcement State Highway Safety Showcases Browse our selection of State Highway Safety Showcases featuring state programs supporting law enforcement. States - Any - Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Responsibility.org Drugged Driving Grant Results: Nevada June 4, 2020 In 2019, through a grant from Responsibility.org and GHSA, the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety contracted with Understanding Legal Marijuana, LLC. to host a training class titled “Marijuana DUI Investigations with Green Lab.” Lyft Grant Results: Oregon March 9, 2020 As the recipient of a grant from GHSA and ride-hailing company Lyft to prevent impaired driving, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) partnered with the Portland Police Bureau to distribute codes for discounted Lyft rides during the 2019 holiday season. Lyft Grant Results: Illinois March 9, 2020 The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) used $20,000 in Lyft ride credits to provide safe and sober travel options in Sangamon County — the home of Illinois’ capital, Springfield. Responsibility.org Drugged Driving Grant Result: Vermont February 25, 2020 Through a grant from the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) and GHSA, the Vermont State Highway Safety Office – Behavioral Safety Unit (SHSO - BSU) provided Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training to law enforcement. Responsibility.org Drugged Driving Grant Results: South Dakota February 25, 2020 The South Dakota Office of Highway Safety (SDOHS) received a grant from GHSA and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) to hold an Impaired Driving Conference in December 2019. 1 2 3 4 5 Next › Last » Contact Us 660 N. 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