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SUMMARY:Mission - DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT - BASIC CERTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION:*REQUEST FOR APPLICATION* \n152-hour course to certify officers as Drug Recognition Experts.  The course consists of three phases and a Certification Knowledge Examination:  See entire schedule below \n\nDRE Pre-School\nDRE School\n\nThe DRE Pre-School and DRE School run together over two consecutive weeks (9 days total) \n\nDRE Field Certification\n\nThe DRE Field Certification Phase begins the Monday after the DRE School and runs five days.  It may require a day or two of a second week to complete the field evaluations. \nFor logistical reasons\, all field certification training takes place at either the Bexar County Jail (San Antonio)\, or the Harris County Jail JPC (Houston). \n\nDRE Certification Knowledge Examination\n\nThe DRE Certification Knowledge Exam takes at the original DRE School location a week or two after the conclusion of the Field Certification Phase. \nDRE School\, at Mission Police CEED Building\, 801 Bryan Road\, Mission\, TX 78572 \nWeek 1:     January 12 to January 16\, 2026\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *except wet lab days \nWeek 2:    January 19 to January 22\, 2026\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *except wet lab days \nField Certification Training\, at Bexar County Jail / 200 N. Comal Street\, San Antonio\, TX  \nJanuary 26 to January 30\, 2026    Times TBD \nFebruary 2 to February 6\, 2026 \, as needed.     Times TBD \nCertification Knowledge Exam\, Mission Police CEED Building\, 801 Bryan Road\, Mission\, TX 78572 \nFebruary 24\, 2026\,     8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nRequirements to Attend: \n\nHave a minimum of two years experience as a Texas peace officer employed by any state\, county\, or municipal law enforcement agency.\nHave completed the NHTSA 24-hour Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course prior to application.\nPossess a reasonable background in impaired driving enforcement.\nPossess a documented ability to complete thorough and accurate reports.\nRecommendation of two current Drug Recognition Experts.\n\nFor more information regarding the course or requirements to attend contact one of our staff or email us at:  info@texasdre.org \n  \nOnce your application is received you will be emailed a complete information packet. \nSeat confirmation in the course is considered in the order that the completed application packets are received. \nIn cases where the school reaches capacity\, suitable applicants will be placed on a waiting list. \nApplication to the DRE School is a competitive process and acceptance is not guaranteed. \n  \n*Please note this submission does not register you for the course\, it is a request for application for the course.
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/mission-drug-recognition-expert-basic-certification-1-12-2026/
LOCATION:Mission Police CEED Building\, 801 Bryan Road\, Mission\, TX\, 78572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drug Recognition Expert - Basic Certification
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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SUMMARY:Grand Prairie - DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT - BASIC CERTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION:*REQUEST FOR APPLICATION* \n152-hour course to certify officers as Drug Recognition Experts.  The course consists of three phases and a Certification Knowledge Examination:  See entire schedule below \n\nDRE Pre-School\nDRE School\n\nThe DRE Pre-School and DRE School run together over two consecutive weeks (10 days total) \n\nDRE Field Certification\n\nThe DRE Field Certification Phase begins the Monday after the DRE School and runs five days.  It may require a day or two of a second week to complete the field evaluations. \nFor logistical reasons\, all field certification training takes place at either the Bexar County Jail (San Antonio)\, or the Harris County Jail JPC (Houston). \n\nDRE Certification Knowledge Examination\n\nThe DRE Certification Knowledge Exam takes at the original DRE School location a week or two after the conclusion of the Field Certification Phase. \nDRE School\, at Grand Prairie Police Public Safety Training Center\, 310 College Street\, Grand Prairie TX 75050 \nWeek 1:     April 20 to April 24\, 2026\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *except wet lab days \nWeek 2:    April 27 to May 1\, 2026\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *except wet lab days \nField Certification Training\, at Bexar County Jail /200 N. Comal\, San Antonio\, TX / The Mag Office at 401 South Frio St.\, San Antonio\, TX \nMay 4 to May 8\, 2026    Times TBD \nMay 11 to May 15\, 2026\, as needed.     Times TBD \nCertification Knowledge Exam\, at Grand Prairie Police Public Safety Training Center\, 310 College Street\, Grand Prairie TX 75050 \nMay 29\, 2026\,   8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nRequirements to Attend: \n\nHave a minimum of two years experience as a Texas peace officer employed by any state\, county\, or municipal law enforcement agency.\nHave completed the NHTSA 24-hour Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course prior to application.\nPossess a reasonable background in impaired driving enforcement.\nPossess a documented ability to complete thorough and accurate reports.\nRecommendation of two current Drug Recognition Experts.\n\nFor more information regarding the course or requirements to attend contact one of our staff or email us at:  info@texasdre.org \n  \nOnce your application is received you will be emailed a complete information packet. \nSeat confirmation in the course is considered in the order that the completed application packets are received. \nIn cases where the school reaches capacity\, suitable applicants will be placed on a waiting list. \nApplication to the DRE School is a competitive process and acceptance is not guaranteed. \n  \n*Please note this submission does not register you for the course\, it is a request for application for the course.
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/grand-prairie-drug-recognition-expert-basic-certification-4-20-2026/
LOCATION:Grand Prairie Public Safety Training Complex\, 310 College Street\, Grand Prairie\, TX\, 75050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drug Recognition Expert - Basic Certification
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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SUMMARY:Cedar Park - DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT - BASIC CERTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION:*REQUEST FOR APPLICATION* \n152-hour course to certify officers as Drug Recognition Experts.  The course consists of three phases and a Certification Knowledge Examination:  See entire schedule below \n\nDRE Pre-School\nDRE School\n\nThe DRE Pre-School and DRE School run together over two consecutive weeks (9 days total) \n\nDRE Field Certification\n\nThe DRE Field Certification Phase begins the Monday after the DRE School and runs five days.  It may require a day or two of a second week to complete the field evaluations. \nFor logistical reasons\, all field certification training takes place at either the Bexar County Jail (San Antonio)\, or the Harris County Jail JPC (Houston). \n\nDRE Certification Knowledge Examination\n\nThe DRE Certification Knowledge Exam takes at the original DRE School location a week or two after the conclusion of the Field Certification Phase. \nDRE School\, at Cedar Park Police Public Safety Training Center\, 1204 Fire Lane\, Cedar Park\, TX 78613 \nWeek 1:     October 5 to October 9\, 2026\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *except wet lab days \nWeek 2:    October 12 to October 15\, 2026\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *except wet lab days \nField Certification Training\, at Bexar County Jail /200 N. Comal\, San Antonio\, TX / The Mag Office at 401 South Frio St.\, San Antonio\, TX \nOctober 19 to October 23\, 2026\, Times TBD \nOctober 26 to October 30\, 2026\, as needed.     Times TBD \nCertification Knowledge Exam\, at Cedar Park Police Public Safety Training Center\, 1204 Fire Lane\, Cedar Park\, TX 78613 \nNovember 10\, 2026\,   8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nRequirements to Attend: \n\nHave a minimum of two years experience as a Texas peace officer employed by any state\, county\, or municipal law enforcement agency.\nHave completed the NHTSA 24-hour Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course prior to application.\nPossess a reasonable background in impaired driving enforcement.\nPossess a documented ability to complete thorough and accurate reports.\nRecommendation of two current Drug Recognition Experts.\n\nFor more information regarding the course or requirements to attend contact one of our staff or email us at:  info@texasdre.org \n  \nOnce your application is received you will be emailed a complete information packet. \nSeat confirmation in the course is considered in the order that the completed application packets are received. \nIn cases where the school reaches capacity\, suitable applicants will be placed on a waiting list. \nApplication to the DRE School is a competitive process and acceptance is not guaranteed. \n  \n*Please note this submission does not register you for the course\, it is a request for application for the course.
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/cedar-park-drug-recognition-expert-basic-certification-10-5-2026/
LOCATION:Cedar Park Public Safety Training Center\, 1204 Fire Ln\, Cedar Park\, TX\, 78613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drug Recognition Expert - Basic Certification
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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SUMMARY:Jersey Village - DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT - BASIC CERTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION:*REQUEST FOR APPLICATION* \n152-hour course to certify officers as Drug Recognition Experts.  The course consists of three phases and a Certification Knowledge Examination:  See entire schedule below \n\nDRE Pre-School\nDRE School\n\nThe DRE Pre-School and DRE School run together over two consecutive weeks (9 days total) \n\nDRE Field Certification\n\nThe DRE Field Certification Phase begins the Monday after the DRE School and runs five days.  It may require a day or two of a second week to complete the field evaluations. \nFor logistical reasons\, all field certification training takes place at either the Bexar County Jail (San Antonio)\, or the Harris County Jail JPC (Houston). \n\nDRE Certification Knowledge Examination\n\nThe DRE Certification Knowledge Exam takes at the original DRE School location a week or two after the conclusion of the Field Certification Phase. \nDRE School\, at The Church @ Jersey Village\, 16900 Northwest Freeway\, TX 77040. \nWeek 1:     October 19 to October 23\, 2026\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *except wet lab days \nWeek 2:    October 26 to October 29\, 2026\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *except wet lab days \nField Certification Training\, at Harris County Jail /700 N. San Jacinto St.\, Houston\, TX  \nNovember 2 to November 6\, 2026\, Times TBD \nNovember 9 to November 13\, 2026\, as needed.     Times TBD \nCertification Knowledge Exam\, at The Church @ Jersey Village\, 16900 Northwest Freeway\, TX 77040. \nNovember 20\, 2026\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nRequirements to Attend: \n\nHave a minimum of two years experience as a Texas peace officer employed by any state\, county\, or municipal law enforcement agency.\nHave completed the NHTSA 24-hour Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course prior to application.\nPossess a reasonable background in impaired driving enforcement.\nPossess a documented ability to complete thorough and accurate reports.\nRecommendation of two current Drug Recognition Experts.\n\nFor more information regarding the course or requirements to attend contact one of our staff or email us at:  info@texasdre.org \n  \nOnce your application is received you will be emailed a complete information packet. \nSeat confirmation in the course is considered in the order that the completed application packets are received. \nIn cases where the school reaches capacity\, suitable applicants will be placed on a waiting list. \nApplication to the DRE School is a competitive process and acceptance is not guaranteed. \n  \n*Please note this submission does not register you for the course\, it is a request for application for the course.
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/jersey-village-drug-recognition-expert-basic-certification-10-19-2026/
LOCATION:The Church @ Jersey Village\, 16900 Northwest Freeway\, Jersey Village\, TX\, 77040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drug Recognition Expert - Basic Certification
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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SUMMARY:Odessa - DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT - BASIC CERTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION:*REQUEST FOR APPLICATION* \n152-hour course to certify officers as Drug Recognition Experts.  The course consists of three phases and a Certification Knowledge Examination:  See entire schedule below \n\nDRE Pre-School\nDRE School\n\nThe DRE Pre-School and DRE School run together over two consecutive weeks (9 days total) \n\nDRE Field Certification\n\nThe DRE Field Certification Phase begins the Monday after the DRE School and runs five days.  It may require a day or two of a second week to complete the field evaluations. \nFor logistical reasons\, all field certification training takes place at either the Bexar County Jail (San Antonio)\, or the Harris County Jail JPC (Houston). \n\nDRE Certification Knowledge Examination\n\nThe DRE Certification Knowledge Exam takes at the original DRE School location a week or two after the conclusion of the Field Certification Phase. \nDRE School\, at Odessa Police Academy\, 210 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Odessa\, TX 79761 \nWeek 1:     April 12 to April 16\, 2027\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *except wet lab days \nWeek 2:    April 19 to April 22\, 2027\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *except wet lab days \nField Certification Training\, at Bexar County Jail /200 N. Comal\, San Antonio\, TX / The Mag Office at 401 South Frio St.\, San Antonio\, TX \nApril 26 to April 30\, 2027\, Times TBD \nMay 3 to May 7\, 2027\, as needed.     Times TBD \nCertification Knowledge Exam\, at Odessa Police Academy\, 210 N. Lincoln Ave.\, Odessa\, TX 79761 \nMay 18\, 2027\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nRequirements to Attend: \n\nHave a minimum of two years experience as a Texas peace officer employed by any state\, county\, or municipal law enforcement agency.\nHave completed the NHTSA 24-hour Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course prior to application.\nPossess a reasonable background in impaired driving enforcement.\nPossess a documented ability to complete thorough and accurate reports.\nRecommendation of two current Drug Recognition Experts.\n\nFor more information regarding the course or requirements to attend contact one of our staff or email us at:  info@texasdre.org \n  \nOnce your application is received you will be emailed a complete information packet. \nSeat confirmation in the course is considered in the order that the completed application packets are received. \nIn cases where the school reaches capacity\, suitable applicants will be placed on a waiting list. \nApplication to the DRE School is a competitive process and acceptance is not guaranteed. \n  \n*Please note this submission does not register you for the course\, it is a request for application for the course.
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/odessa-drug-recognition-expert-basic-certification-4-22-2027/
LOCATION:Odessa PD Training Academy\, 210 North Lincoln\, Odessa\, TX\, 79761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drug Recognition Expert - Basic Certification
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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