Course Overview
This 2-part webinar series provides a focused look at the role of law enforcement in supporting Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs and improving safety around school environments. Participants will gain an understanding of how law enforcement contributes to the broader SRTS framework and how partnerships with schools, agencies, and communities can enhance safety outcomes for students walking and bicycling.
The series progresses from building foundational knowledge of SRTS and the role of law enforcement within the “5 E’s” framework – Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Engineering, and Evaluation – to applying practical strategies and tools that support safer school travel. Topics include traffic safety trends, high-visibility enforcement, school zone safety operations, community engagement, data sharing, and real-world examples from Florida agencies. The training emphasizes moving from reactive enforcement to proactive, collaborative safety efforts that build trust and support long-term improvements.
SRTS is a statewide program, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), that aims to make it safer for more children to walk and bike to school. This training is being brought to you by FDOT through the Florida Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Center. The Florida LTAP Center provides quality training, technical assistance, & technology transfer opportunities to the Florida local transportation workforce.
Target Audience
This webinar series is intended for law enforcement professionals, including city police, sheriff’s offices, school resource officers, and school safety personnel, as well as Safe Routes to School coordinators, school administrators, transportation professionals, and local government staff involved in school safety and community partnerships.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the role of law enforcement within the Safe Routes to School framework and the “5 E’s” approach.
- Identify common safety challenges, behaviors, and traffic safety trends in school environments.
- Explain how law enforcement activities support safer walking and bicycling through education, enforcement, and community engagement.
- Evaluate effective strategies for school zone safety, including high-visibility and automated enforcement approaches.
- Apply practical tools, data, and partnership strategies to support proactive and sustainable school safety efforts.
RECORDINGS
Florida Safe Routes to School and Law Enforcement – Partnering for Safer School Travel 2-Part Webinar Series
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⏱ 4 Hours
CERTIFICATES and CREDITS
4.0 PDHs (2.0 PDHs per Session)
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Certificate of Completion – 4 Hours (120 Minutes per Session)
Watch the full webinar, then submit the form to request your certificate. Certificates are issued within 2-3 weeks.
Part 1 of 2 – Building the Foundation for Law Enforcement Engagement
This session introduces the Safe Routes to School program and the role of law enforcement in supporting safer school travel. Participants will explore how law enforcement contributes to the “5 E’s” framework, including enforcement, education, encouragement, engineering support, and evaluation. The session will also cover crash trends, the importance of data and observations, and how law enforcement can collaborate with schools and community partners to identify safety needs and support improvements. Real-world perspectives and examples will highlight how agencies are building trust and shifting toward proactive safety approaches.
Speakers
- Jason Jackman, Planner III, City of Tampa
- Sergeant Paul Emmons, Leon County Sheriff’s Office
- Officer Nathaniel Carlo, St. Cloud Police Department
Part 2 of 2 – From Awareness to Action
This session focuses on practical application and strategies that law enforcement can use to improve safety in school zones. Participants will review effective enforcement approaches, including targeted patrols, crosswalk compliance efforts, and automated enforcement, as well as education and outreach activities such as school presentations and community events. The session will also highlight best practices for collaboration, data use, and sustained engagement, along with Florida-based examples and case studies demonstrating successful law enforcement involvement in Safe Routes to School initiatives.
Speakers
- Jason Jackman, Planner III, City of Tampa
- Dana Crosby, M.Ed., Program Administrator, Florida School Crossing Guard Training Program, FDOT Safety Office
- Sarah Griffin, Training Intern, Florida School Crossing Guard Training Program, FDOT Safety Office
- Joshua Rodriguez, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office
- Elizabeth M. Bryan Drake, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office
- Sergeant Paul Emmons, Leon County Sheriff’s Office