This training requires an application to be completed. Once you register additional information will be provided.
This training requires an application to be completed. Once you register additional information will be provided. This training requires an application to be completed. Once you register additional information will be provided. Completion of the two-day Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) course is required to attend the Indiana DRE School.
Completion of the two-day Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) course is required to attend the Indiana DRE School. Completion of the two-day Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) course is required to attend the Indiana DRE School. The selection process may include documentation of DUI arrests, letter of reference from a current DRE, letters of support from attendee's Departmental Training Supervisor and/or Prosecutor's Office.
The selection process may include documentation of DUI arrests, letter of reference from a current DRE, letters of support from attendee's Departmental Training Supervisor and/or Prosecutor's Office. The selection process may include documentation of DUI arrests, letter of reference from a current DRE, letters of support from attendee's Departmental Training Supervisor and/or Prosecutor's Office. The Drug Evaluation and Classification Program (DECP) trains police officers and other approved public safety officials as Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) through a three-phase training process:
Drug Recognition Expert Pre-School (16 hours)
Drug Recognition Expert DRE School (64 hours)
NOTE: The Pre-School and DRE School are run as consecutive classes. A Pre-School assessment is given. Those students not scoring an 80% or better on information covered during the first two days will not continue to the eight-day training that will begin that follows.
Drug Recognition Expert Field Certification (Approximately 40 – 60 hours)
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Course Dates and Schedule:
Course Dates and Schedule: Course Dates and Schedule: Course Dates and Schedule: June 9-20, 2025
June 9-20 June 9-20 June 9-20 , 2025 , 2025 , 2025 Training Site: Lawrence Police Department, 5150 N Post Road, Indianapolis, 46226Field Certifications in Jacksonville FL July 8-14, 2025 • Training Site: Lawrence Police Department, 5150 N Post Road, Indianapolis, 46226
Training Site: Lawrence Police Department, 5150 N Post Road, Indianapolis, 46226 Training Site: Lawrence Police Department, 5150 N Post Road, Indianapolis, 46226 Training Site: Lawrence Police Department, 5150 N Post Road, Indianapolis, 46226 • Field Certifications in Jacksonville FL July 8-14, 2025
Field Certifications in Jacksonville FL July 8-14, 2025 Field Certifications in Jacksonville FL July 8-14, 2025 Field Certifications in Jacksonville FL July 8-14, 2025 The other 2025 dates are February 24 - March 7, 2025
The other 2025 dates are February 24 - March 7, 202 The other 2025 dates are February 24 - March 7, 202 The other 2025 dates are February 24 - March 7, 202 5 5 5 Training Site: Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W Oak Street, Zionsville, 46077Field Certifications in Jacksonville FL April 8-14, 2025 • Training Site: Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W Oak Street, Zionsville, 46077
Training Site: Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W Oak Street, Zionsville, 46077 Training Site: Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W Oak Street, Zionsville, 46077 Training Site: Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W Oak Street, Zionsville, 46077 • Field Certifications in Jacksonville FL April 8-14, 2025
Field Certifications in Jacksonville FL April 8-14, 2025 Field Certifications in Jacksonville FL April 8-14, 2025 Field Certifications in Jacksonville FL April 8-14, 2025 * * * Please Note: There are separate registration links for each course * * *
* * * Please Note: There are separate registration links for each course * * * * * * Please Note: There are separate registration links for each course * * * * * * Please Note: There are separate registration links for each course * * * The training relies heavily on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST’s), which provide the foundation for the DEC Program. Once trained and certified, DREs become highly effective officers skilled in the detection and identification of persons impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. DREs are trained to conduct a systematic and standardized 12-step evaluation consisting of physical, mental and medical components.
Because of the complexity and technical aspects of the DRE training, not all police officers may be suited for the training. Experience has shown that training a well-defined group of officers proficient in impaired driving enforcement works well and can be very effective.
Because of the complexity and technical aspects of the DRE training, not all police officers may be suited for the training. Experience has shown that training a well-defined group of officers proficient in impaired driving enforcement works well and can be very effective. Because of the complexity and technical aspects of the DRE training, not all police officers may be suited for the training. Experience has shown that training a well-defined group of officers proficient in impaired driving enforcement works well and can be very effective. The DRE classroom training is designed to assist the student achieve three broad goals and eight specific learning objectives.
Goals:
1) Determine if an individual is under the influence of a drug or drugs other than alcohol, or the combined influence of alcohol and other drugs, or suffering from some injury or illness that produces similar signs to alcohol/drug impairment;2) Identify the broad category or categories of drugs inducing the observable signs and symptoms of impairment; 3) Progress to the Field Certification Phase of the training.
Objectives:
1) Describe the involvement of drugs in impaired-driving incidents; 2) Name the seven categories of drugs and recognize their effects; 3) Describe and properly administer the psychophysical examinations used in the DEC Program procedures; 4) Document the results of the DRE evaluation; 5) Properly interpret the results of the evaluation; 6) Prepare a narrative drug influence report; 7) Discuss appropriate procedures for testifying in a DRE case; 8) Maintain an up-to-date relevant Curriculum Vitae (CV)
*** There is no cost for the training course ***
*** *** There is no cost for the training course There is no cost for the training course There is no cost for the training course *** *** DRE and DRE Field Certification training is provided by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI). There is no cost for the course registration, manuals, class materials or equipment. Lodging and per diem are provided by ICJI based on State Travel Guidelines. Lodging is available for those traveling more than 50 miles before or between days of the course. ICJI handles all lodging reservations, arrangements and payment. Airfare, lodging, ground transportation and per diem are provided for DRE Field Certification.

*** To maintain our good standing with NHTSA, we comply with their standards for Match contribution. For this we use state funded projects including DRE Schools and DRE Field Certifications for Match. Following completion of training each student is required to submit a paystub for documentation purposes. ***