DRE School
72 POST credits
The Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) is an officer trained to determine if a motorist is impaired by substances other than (or in addition to) alcohol. The DRE will perform a 30-45 minute evaluation on the impaired driver. After the evaluation, the DRE will be able to determine the category of drug(s) that is impairing the driver’s ability to drive safely.
Drug Evaluation and Classification training is sponsored by the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. It is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered by the International Association of Chief’s of Police (IACP). The training is free of charge and offered annually.
This course consists of three training phases that, collectively, prepare police officers and other qualified persons to serve as DREs. The phases include the Preliminary School (16 hours), the Main School (56 hours) and certification training which involves evaluating actual impaired individuals. Law enforcement officers who have arrested a drug-impaired driver should utilize the assistance of a DRE to assist in gathering important evidence for the impaired driving investigation
As part of the investigation, the DRE will be able to determine:
- Determine if the subject is impaired
- Determine if the impairment is resulting from an injury, medical condition or drugs
- Determine, if drug-related, what category (or categories) of drugs is (or are) the likely cause of the subject’s impairment
Location and Dates
May 5-9 and 12-15, 2025 in Brainerd, MN
More Information about DRE School
Prerequisites
You must have completed Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE): "Stand Alone".
How to enroll
Fill out the DRE School Application form and follow the instructions on the form.