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Grand Prairie – DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT-BASIC CERTIFICATION

June 6, 2022 @ 8:00 am - June 16, 2022 @ 5:00 pm CDT

Free

*REQUEST FOR APPLICATION*

152-hour course to certify officers as Drug Recognition Experts.  The course consists of three phases and a Certification Knowledge Examination:

  •   DRE Pre-School
  •   DRE School
  •   DRE Field Certification

The DRE Pre-School and DRE School run together over two consecutive weeks (9 days total)

Requirements to Attend:

  • Have a minimum of two years experience as a Texas peace officer employed by any state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency.
  • Have completed the NHTSA 24-hour Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course prior to application.
  • Possess a reasonable background in impaired driving enforcement.
  • Possess a documented ability to complete thorough and accurate reports.
  • Recommendation of two current Drug Recognition Experts.

For more information regarding the course or requirements to attend contact one of our staff or email us at:  [email protected]

Once your application is received you will be emailed a complete information packet.

Seat confirmation in the course is considered in the order that the completed application packets are received.

In cases where the school reaches capacity, suitable applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

Application to the DRE School is a competitive process and acceptance is not guaranteed.

*Please note this submission does not register you for the course, it is a request for application for the course.

Details

Start:
June 6, 2022 @ 8:00 am CDT
End:
June 16, 2022 @ 5:00 pm CDT
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://texasdre.org/calendar/san-antonio-drug-recognition-expert-basic-certification-6-22/

Venue

Grand Prairie Public Safety Training Complex
310 College Street
Grand Prairie, TX 75050 United States
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Organizer

Carlos Champion
Phone
512-279-7176
Email
Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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