1. Florida Drug Recognition Expert Program

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Upcoming Courses Jacksonville: April 17-29, 2017
St. Petersburg: June 5-17, 2017
Tallahassee: July 24 – August 5, 2017
Jacksonville: September 18-30, 2017
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Upcoming Courses