Texas Impaired Driving Task Force
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
The events on our calendar reflect impaired driving activities going on throughout the state of Texas. If you have events that you would like added to the calendar, please submit your event to Jack Wenzel. Events will be updated as they are received.
*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 […]
*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 […]
The RED program’s primary goal is to steer young drivers toward safer driving habits and away from possible citations while on the road – to drive sober, safely, securely and within the speed limits. The class curriculum is designed to help participants change their attitudes about the choices they make, so in turn, they will […]
This is an 8-hour SFST refresher course designed to improve the administration and overall consistency of the Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Battery. Our mission is to decrease alcohol-related crashes, injuries, and deaths by promoting DWI deterrence and enforcement proficiency. *Successful completion of the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course is a prerequisite.
This is an 8-hour SFST refresher course designed to improve the administration and overall consistency of the Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Battery. Our mission is to decrease alcohol-related crashes, injuries, and deaths by promoting DWI deterrence and enforcement proficiency. *Successful completion of the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course is a prerequisite.
This is an 8-hour SFST refresher course designed to improve the administration and overall consistency of the Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Battery. Our mission is to decrease alcohol-related crashes, injuries, and deaths by promoting DWI deterrence and enforcement proficiency. *Successful completion of the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course is a prerequisite.
The goal of the Advanced DWI Investigation & Enforcement course is to improve the skill of law enforcement officers in detecting and arresting impaired driving offenders and preparing cases for prosecution. This 8-hour course was designed to supplement other impaired driving enforcement courses such as the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Practitioner, SFST Refresher, and […]
This training course uses the nationally standardized SFST curriculum and prepares Texas Peace Officers to administer and interpret the results of the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing battery. This course is offered to bridge the gap in officers who attended the Basic Peace Officer Course in Texas prior to January 1, 2005, when this course was […]
The Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) course was developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with input from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Technical Advisory Panel (TAP), and the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. ARIDE was created to address the gap in training between the Standardized Field Sobriety […]
The 2023 Texas Impaired Driving Forum is returning to in-person! Impaired driving remains one of the leading crash contributing factors on Texas roadways. Join us this year to catch up on the latest trends associated with impaired driving and discover promising safety programs that will help us all get home safely at the end of […]
