OUR MISSION

It is the mission of the Florida Highway Patrol to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to the people of Florida. This is accomplished through our five departmental goals:

- Prevent loss of life, injuries, and property damage
- Maximize service to the public and assistance to the allied agencies
- Manage traffic and emergency situations
- Protect public and state assets
- Improve departmental efficiency

THE BADGE

The badge of the Florida Highway Patrol is a gold seven-point star with the Florida state seal in the center, and a ribbon with the rank of the badge holder on the bottom. Each point represents a fundamental aspect of the department:

Character | Integrity | Knowledge | Judgement | Honor | Loyalty | Courtesy

Highway Patrol's Specialized Bureaus

  Special Response Team (SRT): Vacant A.
 

The Florida Highway Patrol's (FHP) Special Response Team (SRT) is an elite unit of highly trained and equipped law enforcement officers who respond to high-risk incidents and situations requiring specialized tactics. This includes situations like barricaded subjects, hostage situations, and high-risk warrant service. They are also equipped to handle hazardous materials, biological hazards, and other potentially dangerous situations.

 Criminal Interdiction Unit (CIU): Vacant A
 

'The Criminal Interdiction Unit (CIU) consists of specially trained troopers designated as felony officers and canine handlers. These troopers are strategically assigned throughout the state to patrol the interstate system and other highways in order to interdict drug couriers and other criminal activity. The CIU assists other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the detection and apprehension of drug traffickers and other criminal offenders that utilize the roadways of Florida. The CIU is an active participant in various enforcement operations coordinated by the Florida Office of Drug Control

  Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE): Vacant A.

In this section, you will find general information such as the CVE Mission, CVE History, Covered Farm Vehicles, Unified Carrier Registration as well as various Manuals and Forms. Within the Florida Highway Patrol resides the Office of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement. The Office of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) is the Governor’s designated lead agency responsible for commercial vehicle operations in Florida.