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GHSO Course Descriptions |
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Dates:
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April 7-8 (Preschool) and April 17 - 25, 2008 (DRE School), plus approximately 40-60 hours of Field Certification. |
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| Location: |
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
901 R. S. Gass Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37216 |
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| Contact: |
Richard M. Holt
Program Manager
DRE State Coordinator
467 Obed Pines Rd.
Crossville, TN 38571
Cell: 615.207.0009
Fax: 931.456.6638
Email: rm_holt@frontiernet.net
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| The Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) Program has received national acclaim for its success in identifying the drug-impaired driver. Officers trained as Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) are frequently called upon to differentiate between drug influence and medical and/or mental disorders and is an extremely valuable tool in combating the adverse impact of drug and alcohol impaired driving in our communities.
DRE School is extremely demanding. To receive certification as a DRE, three phases of training must be completed:
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- Drug Recognition Expert Pre-School (16 hours)
- Drug Recogntion Expert DRE School (56 hours)
- Drug Recognition Expert Field Certification (approximately 40-60 hours)
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THE FOLLOWING SUMMARIZES EACH PHASE: |
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These phases are typically conducted over nine days (72 hours). It includes courses in physiology, vital signs, standardized field sobriety testing (SFST) and extensive information on each of the seven categories of the drugs of abuse. The training includes three written examinations, an SFST proficiency examination and five written quizzes. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% on the three examinations, and must demonstrate proficiency in administering SFSTs in order to progress to the certification phase. |
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Phase 3 - Field Certification |
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After successfully completing the academic portion, the students must complete the third certification phase. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the certification requirements within six months following the DRE school. These requirements include: conducting a minimum of 12 drug influence evaluations while under supervision of a DRE instructor; identifying subjects under the influence of four of the seven drug categories; and attaining a 75% toxicological confirmation rate. In addition, the student must maintain a progress log, a rolling log and submit a written curriculum vitae. Finally, the student must pass a comprehensive final knowledge examination, and obtain the written endorsement of two certified DRE instructors.
DRE certification is valid for two years. In order to maintain certification, DREs must conduct a minimum of four evaluations every two years, submit an updated rolling log, an updated curriculum vitae, and attend eight-hours of approved re-certification training. |
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CRITERIA: |
| To be considered for DRE training, the applicant must meet the following criteria: |
- Must have a minimum of two years of law enforcement service.
- Must be off probation with your agency.
- Must be working in patrol with your agency.
- Must be SFST trained and proficient in their use.
- Must have a reasonable background and experience level of making DWI arrests.
- Must have an endorsement/recommendation from your local prosecutor.
- Must have an endorsement/recommendation from two DREs
- Must submit a minimum of two actual DWI arrest reports for review.
- Must submit a current curriculum vitae.
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