Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School
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- How often is Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School scheduled?
- New sessions appear as soon as providers post them.
- Is Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School available online or on-demand?
- Many titles are offered as virtual or self-paced—check the Upcoming list and the Online/On-Demand pages.
- Will I receive a certificate or POST credit?
- Varies by provider and state—see the class page or contact the organizer.
Course Description
What is a Drug Recognition Expert?
A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) is an officer who has received specialized training and has been certified by the International Association of Chief's of Police to evaluate suspects and determine:
If the subject is impaired
What drug category(s) is/are causing the impairment
If a medical condition is causing the impairment
There are more than 8,000 officers certified world wide…approximately 1.1% of all certified law enforcement officers.
DRE school is extremely demanding. To receive certification as a DRE, two phases of training must be completed. The following summarizes each phase:
Academic Training
This phase is typically conducted over two weeks (80 hours). It includes courses in physiology, vital signs, standardized field sobriety testing (SFST), as well as extensive material on each of the seven categories of the drugs of abuse. The training includes two written examinations, an SFST proficiency examination and five written quizzes. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% on the two examinations, and must demonstrate proficiency in administering the SFST in order to progress to the certification phase. The academic training is conducted utilizing creative, participant-centered teaching techniques.
A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) is an officer who has received specialized training and has been certified by the International Association of Chief's of Police to evaluate suspects and determine:
If the subject is impaired
What drug category(s) is/are causing the impairment
If a medical condition is causing the impairment
There are more than 8,000 officers certified world wide…approximately 1.1% of all certified law enforcement officers.
DRE school is extremely demanding. To receive certification as a DRE, two phases of training must be completed. The following summarizes each phase:
Academic Training
This phase is typically conducted over two weeks (80 hours). It includes courses in physiology, vital signs, standardized field sobriety testing (SFST), as well as extensive material on each of the seven categories of the drugs of abuse. The training includes two written examinations, an SFST proficiency examination and five written quizzes. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% on the two examinations, and must demonstrate proficiency in administering the SFST in order to progress to the certification phase. The academic training is conducted utilizing creative, participant-centered teaching techniques.
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