CRIM 2006 - Law Enforcement Drug Recognition Expert

Institution:

Black River Technical College

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Description:

Course is designed to meet certification requirements as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) involving a three-phase program of instruction for law enforcement officers certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the performance of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST). Once selected by their departments, candidate DREs complete the following courses of instruction: Preliminary Classroom Training: This is a two-day training event where candidates learn basic terminology and become familiar with the seven broad categories of drugs. Also learn about the clinical and psychophysical examinations that constitute the procedure, and they have opportunities to begin practicing the administration of those examinations. Classroom Training: This is a seven-day class. Classes are led by approved DRE instructors provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which also provides all student hand-out materials. The classroom training consists of 30 modules of instruction, including an overview of the development and validation of the DRE process; relevant legal issues, in-depth sessions on each drug category; case preparation and testimony. Students are required to pass a written examination in order to begin the next phase of training. The classroom phase consists of 72 clock hours. Certification Training: This phase culminates in a student's certification as a DRE. Certification training begins immediately upon completion of the classroom training. NHTSA certified instructors will supervise field evaluations by the students at approved sites. These field evaluations are held every weekend until all students finish their training. During this phase students conduct complete drug recognition evaluations of persons actually arrested on suspicion of drug impairment. Certification requires that candidate DRE's participate in the administration of a minimum of twelve complete examinations under the supervision of an approved DRE instructor. In addition, the student must have examined persons under the influence of at least three of the seven drug categories before he or she completes certification training. This phase consists of 64 clock hours. Upon successful completion of all three phases of training and the successful completion of a comprehensive knowledge exam, the student will receive certification as a Drug Recognition Expert.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.blackrivertech.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 248-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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