Tampa Police Partners with FDOT District Seven for Safer Roads News Tampa Police TAMPA, FL. (July 14, 2026) - - In an effort to make the City of Tampa roadways safer, Tampa[...]

TAMPA, FL. (July 14, 2026) - - In an effort to make the City of Tampa roadways safer, Tampa Police is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Seven through an Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement (ELEE) program. From July 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, Tampa Police will expand law enforcement presence on state roadways with high crash rates, increasing public awareness of the importance of safe driving.

"Initiatives like the ELEE program make all the difference in ensuring our roads are not only safer, but that our residents, visitors, and even officers get home safe," said Chief Lee Bercaw. "Our goal is to prevent fatal and serious crashes, and our community can help us achieve that goal by being safe and responsible drivers."

Efforts will focus on specific areas of the State Highway Strategic Safety Plan (SHSSP). Focus areas include:
• Intersection Violations
• Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
• Speeding, Aggressive, and Distracted Driving
• Lane Departure
• Work Zone violations
• Move Over violations

"FDOT District Seven is committed to making our roads safer through our partnerships with local law enforcement," said Brandon Calvo, Project Manager for ELEE at FDOT District Seven. "Through this program, we are working to reach FDOT's target of zero fatal crashes and serious injuries."

The ELEE pilot program was launched in 2022 by FDOT District Seven to expand its efforts to improve traffic safety. The purpose of the ELEE program is to partner with local law enforcement agencies to reduce crashes and injuries on the state roads and federal highways FDOT District Seven manages.