R2 256 Drug Recognition Expert School -Meridian

April 13-24 2026, 8:00am-5:00pm

Credit Hours: 88
Course Number: R2 256

Description:

The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program has proven successful in identifying drug impaired drivers.  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.

Classroom training is from April 13th-24th 2026. Field Certification training will be held in May in California. There will be two groups going to CA.

Pre-Requisite:

• 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 have successfully completed ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) training 
• Must have a reasonable background and experience level of making DUI arrests.
• Must submit a minimum of two actual DUI arrest reports for review.

Instruction: Sgt. Chris Glenn, Sgt. John Miller, and assorted DRE instructors from across Idaho

Location:

Idaho POST Academy/ Classroom D
700 S. Stratford Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642

Cost:  Free to Attend
(See Remarks below for more information)

Registration Details:

2026 DRE School Student Application (1)

Remarks:

SIDC Program will pay per diem and hotel while at the two week DRE School for those having to travel in from out of the Treasure Valley. The SIDC Program will also cover per diem, hotel and rental vehicles for Field Certification Training.

Point of Contact: Sgt. Chris Glenn (208) 559-4130 or chris.glenn@isp.idaho.gov