R2 256 – Drug Recognition Expert School-Meridian

April 14-25, 2025 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Plus 2 Alcohol Workshops)

Credit Hours: 88 (Classroom hours)
Course Number: 256

Description: DRE-School-Application-2025

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.

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.

Field Certification training will be held in May in Sacramento, California. Exact dates to be determined.  There will be two groups going to Sacramento.

Instructors: Sgt. Chris Glenn (SIDC), Lt. Todd Orr (Course Manager), and Assorted DRE Instructors from across Idaho.

Location:

ISP Building 3, Classroom TBD
700 S. Stratford Dr.
Meridian ID, 83642

Cost: Free NOTE: 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 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. The only thing Agencies will be responsible for are their Officer’s wages during the two week school and at field certification training.  Lastly, the departments will be responsible for getting the Officers to Meridian for the school and to the Sacramento for Field Certifications

Registration Details:

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

Remarks:

The DRE School will be capped at 16 students.

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