Florida Drug Recognition Expert Program

1 in 6 drivers had impairing drugs psychoactive in roadside survey Only 1 in 4 FL drug-impaired DUI arrests have a DRE available Legalization of Marijuana for Medicinal Purposes looms on horizon The DUI-D Problem

The DRE Program Started in 1979 Established in all 50 states, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and China Less than .5% of all law enforcement become a DRE Internationally recognized by IACP The DRE Program

DRE Training 9-Day Course 2-Day Certification Training (continues up to 90 days upon return) Tuition/DRE Kit provided by grant Travel reimbursement of $80/day available The classroom portion of the DRE school is nine days. Upon successful completion of the course, DRE candidates begin their certification stage where they must conduct 12 evaluations on drug-impaired subjects. This begins at the location of the school. Additional certification training will be scheduled during the 90 days following the class. DRE Training

DRE School Requirements Off probation Three years experience 24-hr SFST course 16-hr ARIDE course Letter of recommendation from prosecutor Officers with less than three years experience may be considered for the training if a certified DRE has observed them satisfactorily conduct a DUI investigation and is familiar with the candidate’s investigative abilities. DRE School Requirements

Upcoming Courses Jacksonville: April 17-29, 2017 St. Petersburg: June 5-17, 2017 Tallahassee: July 24 – August 5, 2017 Jacksonville: September 18-30, 2017 Download application from www.iptm.org/special-programs/dre Upcoming Courses