Law Enforcement Challenge

1. Policies and Guidelines – No Changes. 
2. THSO Activities – 
   1. Local Traffic Safety has been removed. 
   2. Multi-Jurisdictional/Hands Across the Border Enforcement/Local Specialized Saturation
      1. Added “Local Specialized Saturation”
      2. There is no cap for this category. All submissions will need official documentation of attendance/enforcement. (No pictures of car at a check point).
3. Incentives/Recognition – No Changes.
4. Public Information/Education
   1. Get Nailed Vehicle has been added. 1 Submission, 10 Points.
      1. You can request it here: https://tntrafficsafety.org/get-nailed-vehicle-request-form
      2. The agency will be responsible for pick up and drop off. Contact your LEL for more information.
   2. Messaging Trailer
      1. Max Points Increased to 50, 10 submissions.
   3. Seat Belt Convincer
      1. Max Points Increased to 50, 5 submissions.
   4. Educational Brochures
      1. Max Points Increased to 50, 5 submissions.
   5. Social Media
      1. Max Points Increased to 180, 36 submissions.
   6. Posters/Banner/Yard Signs
      1. It’s being split up into separate categories.
      2. Max points – 80 (16 submissions, max of 2 for each category)
         1. Bike/Ped
         2. Booze It and Lose IT
         3. Buckle Up in Your Truck
         4. Click It or Ticket
         5. Hands Free TN
         6. Motorcycle Safety
         7. Slow Down TN
         8. Other
   7. Community Presentation/Event
      1. Name is changing to Community Outreach Events. The content/requirement for submissions is the same.
      2. The max number of submissions has been increased to 30 for a max of 150.
   8. Newspaper/Press/Media Releases
      1. There won’t be a cap on this going forward.
      2. Proof of attempts to get items published will count.
   9. New – PSA Category
      1. 1 Submission, 30 Points
      2. In the event of a tie, there will be a panel to decide the winner based on the quality of the video that this was submitted.

Submit your LEC points here.

(Submissions due by June 30, 2025)

The leaderboard was updated on 1/16/25 at 1:00 PM.

350 Points will be the minimum needed for awards and prizes.

• PDF Download of LEC Requirements

Policies & Guidelines

Demonstrate policies showing your agency prioritizes traffic safety.

• Attach a PDF, Word Document, or PowerPoint Document with your policies highlighted and easy to find.

Activity	Category	Points per Submission	Max Submissions	Max Points
Distracted Driving Enforcement Policy	Policy	10	1	10
Occupant Protection Enforcement Policy	Policy	10	1	10
Speed Detection Enforcement Policy	Policy	10	1	10
Impaired Driving Enforcement Policy	Policy	10	1	10
Employee Seat Belt Use Policy	Policy	10	1	10

THSO Activities

Submit claims, status report and other reporting by the deadline.

• Attach a screenshot or the email confirmation, save as a PDF, or take a picture with your phone, and upload it with the time submitted visible for max points.

Participate in enforcement activities, network meetings, or events (Southern Slow Down, Slow Down TN, press events, etc.).

• Attach a photo of attending the event or submit any of the information from above to receive max points.
• Local Traffic Safety Enforcement category needs your activity sheet with date attached. 1 per quarter. 

Attend traffic safety training or activities provided by THSO.

• Submit a copy or picture of the certification/email received by the instructor for completing the course. 

Activity	Category	Points per Submission	Max Submissions	Max Points
Q1 Claim	THSO	10	1	10
Q1 Status	THSO	10	1	10
Q2 Claim	THSO	10	1	10
Q2 Status	THSO	10	1	10
Q3 Claim	THSO	10	1	10
Q3 Status	THSO	10	1	10
Q4 Claim	THSO	10	1	10
Q4 Status	THSO	10	1	10
Final Status Report	THSO	10	1	10
Holiday Campaign Reporting	THSO	10	1	10
CIOT Reporting	THSO	10	1	10
Labor Day Reporting	THSO	10	1	10
Multi-Jurisdictional Operation/Local Specialized Saturation	THSO	5	4	20
Network Meetings	THSO	5	Uncapped	Uncapped
Traffic Safety Training	THSO	5	4	20

Incentives & Recognition

Recognize officers/deputies for going above and beyond in traffic safety.

• Attach a photo of the officer/deputy receiving the award or a picture of the certificate.

Outer Agency Award

• Awards not awarded by your agency that are traffic safety related from (but not limited to): MADD, SADD, THSO, Reduce TN Crashes, TSA, TACP, etc.

Activity	Category	Points per Submission	Max Submissions	Max Points
Impaired Driving Enforcement Award	I&R	15	1	15
Speed Enforcement Award	I&R	15	1	15
Distracted Driving Enforcement Award	I&R	15	1	15
Occupant Protection Enforcement Award	I&R	15	1	15
Outer Agency Award	I&R	5	5	25

Public Information & Education

How to Get Points

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  • Messaging Trailer and/or Radar Display
    • Export the data from the trailers and upload. It can be your agency's trailer.
  • Seat Belt Convincer, Schlapman Motorcycle Trailer, Car Seat Check Event, Community Presentation/Event, CarFit Event, Educational Brochures
    • Attach a picture from the event, date the event occurred, and a short write up of the event.
  • Press/Media Releases, Newspaper Articles, original Social Media post, Posters/Banners
    • Attach an image, picture, or document with the information of when/where the earned media was used.

Activity	Category	Points per Submission	Max Submissions	Max Points
Messaging Trailer/Digital Messaging	PI&E	5	10	50
RADAR Display	PI&E	5	4	20
Seat Belt Convincer	PI&E	10	5	50
Schlapman Motorcycle Trailer	PI&E	10	1	10
Get Nailed Vehicle	PI&E	10	1	10
Car Seat Check Event/Fitting Station	PI&E	5	5	25
Community Outreach Events	PI&E	5	30	50
CarFit Event	PI&E	10	2	20
Educational Brochures	PI&E	10	5	50
Newspaper/Press/Media Releases	PI&E	5	Uncapped	Uncapped
Social Media	PI&E	5	36	180
Bike/Pedestrian Yard Sign	PI&E	5	2	10
Booze It and Lose It Yard Sign	PI&E	5	2	10
Buckle Up in Your Truck Yard Sign	PI&E	5	2	10
Click It or Ticket Yard Sign	PI&E	5	2	10
Hands Free TN Yard Sign	PI&E	5	2	10
Motorcycle Safety Yard Sign	PI&E	5	2	10
Slow Down TN Yard Sign	PI&E	5	2	10
Other Posters/Banners/Yard Signs	PI&E	5	2	10
PSA	PI&E	30	1	30