1 Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer's Association 2002 The Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer’s Association

2 Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer's Association 2002 The Challenge In 2001 it became evident that survival and growth of the Association in the new millennium would require a major reformation and expansion effort. Partnership created in February Workgroup formed composed of; Workgroup formed composed of; Association’s Board members Wisconsin Traffic Law Enforcement Task Force delegates and selected advisors

3 Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer's Association 2002 Meeting The Challenge As a Wisconsin law enforcement officer and traffic safety professional, you understand the vital role of traffic enforcement in every aspect of our profession and the tremendous impact it can make in our daily lives. The Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer’s Association recognizes your need to belong to an association that provides the latest in traffic related support, information, resources and more.

4 Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer's Association 2002 Our New Vision Statement The Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer’s Association provides leadership to encourage safer travel statewide through the sharing of information and resources relating to traffic enforcement and education.

5 Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer's Association 2002 Our New Mission Statement Our New Mission Statement To Increase the Knowledge and Skills of Law Enforcement Professionals, To Promote and Foster Uniformity in Traffic Policing, and To Support Collaborative Community Partnerships.

6 Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer's Association 2002 Our New Look Today, with a renewed vision and mission, the Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer’s Association continues to evolve to meet the changing needs, challenges and demands of today’s traffic safety enforcement professional.

7 Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer's Association 2002 Association Membership Any Wisconsin Law Enforcement Agency Any Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer With specific traffic assignment or interest in traffic policing. With specific traffic assignment or interest in traffic policing. Retired Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers (with interest in traffic policing) Individuals/Civilians whose organization of employment is traffic policing related Law Enforcement Recruit Students

8 Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer's Association 2002 Membership Benefits Agency and individual members will benefit from the knowledge they are a part of a prestigious Association. They will benefit from the traffic law enforcement specific information and sharing opportunities such as but not limited to the following: Secured website with chat room capability. Internet site info and links Peer networking Reduced conference rates Legislative updates Lapel pin and membership card Phone tree and number sharing No cost training Advanced notice of pertinent Highway Safety materials and programs.

9 Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer's Association 2002 Association Goals Today, with a renewed vision and mission, the Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officer’s Association continues to evolve to meet the changing needs, challenges and demands of today’s traffic safety enforcement professional. Together, we will work to make this an association that all members can continue to take pride in. We welcome your ideas and encourage your participation. As we look to the future together, we will make Wisconsin a safer place in which to travel and raise our families.

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