R2 256 2021 DRE SCHOOL – MERIDIAN

Course Number:     R2 256

Description:   DRE School  2021

The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program has proven successful in identifying the drug impaired driver.  DREs are frequently called upon to differentiate between drug influence, medical issues and/or mental disorders.  The certified DRE is an extremely valuable tool for combating the adverse impact of drug and alcohol impaired driving in Idaho.

The Statewide Impaired Driving Coordinator program will cover most of the costs of attending the DRE Training and Field Certification phase.  The SIDC Program will pay for per diem and lodging while at the two week DRE School in Meridian.  The SIDC program will also cover per diem, lodging and rental vehicles for Field Certs in Reno. 

To be considered for DRE training, applicants must meet the following required criteria:

• • Must have a minimum of two years of service (excluding Reserve time) and/or recommendation from a DRE Instructor.
  • Must be off probation with your agency.
  • Must be a certified SFST practitioner, successfully completed ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) training and possess current Intoxilyzer, Draeger, Lifeloc FC20 or Alco-Sensor III certified.
  • Must have a reasonable background and experience level of making DUI arrests.
  • Must submit a minimum of two actual DUI arrest reports for review.

DRE School Application

Dates:       Classroom training:  April 19 – 30, 2021   Bldg 3 Classroom D

Alcohol Workshops:
April 21, 2021  1730 – 2330     Bldg 3 Gym
April 28, 2021  1730 – 2330    Bldg 3 Gym

Field certification Training date and location to be determined.

Time:        0800 – 1700  Plus 2 Alcohol Workshops

Credit Hours:   88 hours     April classroom

Location:

Idaho POST/ISP Training Complex
700 South Stratford Drive
Meridian, ID

Cost: Tuition Free

NOTE:    (Agencies are responsible for Attendees wages during the training,
and travel to & from Meridian, Idaho and to & from the Field certification training

Deadline:  March 5, 2021
Submit applications promptly this training is limited to 12 students 

Instructors:   DRE Instructors from across Idaho.

Registration Details:   DRE School Application

Complete and return the DRE School Application packet to chris.glenn@isp.idaho.gov.  Call Sgt. Glenn at 208-884-7212 with any questions.

Remarks:   Do not send registrations to POST

For additional information regarding the training facility or local accommodations,
contact Sgt. Chris Glenn, SIDC Program Coordinator at chris.glenn@isp.idaho.gov.
or call 208-884-7212

The Statewide Impaired Driving Coordinator Program will cover most of the expenses of attending the DRE School and Field Certification Training.
The SIDC Program will pay for per diem and hotel while at the two week DRE School.  The SIDC Program will also cover per diem, hotel and rental vehicles for Field Certification Training.