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SUMMARY:Schertz – Specialized DWI Training “Don’t Fear the Darkside”
DESCRIPTION:Texas Drug Recognition Expert Program Presents \nthe Specialized DWI Training Featuring:\n “Don’t Fear the Darkside”\n  \nA free two-day course designed for law enforcement officers.  During this course\, participants will receive training on how to testify under direct and cross examination.  This course includes application scenarios where participants will be evaluated by instructors. \nDay One:\nAttire:  Collared shirt\, slacks or tactical pants \n\n“Hear me now & remember what I said”\nDirect & cross examination testifying\nWet lab and SFST review\nReport writing\nBlood search warrants\nProsecution theme development\nRoadside interviewing\nRe-establishing rapport post arrest\nReport writing exercises\n\nDay Two:\nAttire:  Class A uniform or business suit \n\nTrial advocacy\n\nThe class will put together everything learned on day one.  Time for the participant to get an opportunity to testify in court through direct and cross examination exercises. \n  \nEligible for 16 hours TCOLE credit. \n  \nThe course is presented by Integrated Impaired Driving Solutions\, LLC and is FREE to all Texas peace officers.  The training is made possible through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation\n  \nConference Schedule:\nDay 1: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 2: 8 am to 5 pm
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/schertz-specialized-dwi-training-dont-fear-the-darkside-10-14-2025/
LOCATION:Schertz Civic Center\, 1400 Schertz Pkwy.\, Schertz\, TX\, 78154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized DWI Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T080000
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SUMMARY:Georgetown – Specialized DWI Training “Don’t Fear the Darkside”
DESCRIPTION:Texas Drug Recognition Expert Program Presents \nthe Specialized DWI Training Featuring:\n “Don’t Fear the Darkside”\n  \nA free two-day course designed for law enforcement officers.  During this course\, participants will receive training on how to testify under direct and cross examination.  This course includes application scenarios where participants will be evaluated by instructors. \nDay One:\nAttire:  Collared shirt\, slacks or tactical pants \n\n“Hear me now & remember what I said”\nDirect & cross examination testifying\nWet lab and SFST review\nReport writing\nBlood search warrants\nProsecution theme development\nRoadside interviewing\nRe-establishing rapport post arrest\nReport writing exercises\n\nDay Two:\nAttire:  Class A uniform or business suit \n\nTrial advocacy\n\nThe class will put together everything learned on day one.  Time for the participant to get an opportunity to testify in court through direct and cross examination exercises. \n  \nEligible for 16 hours TCOLE credit. \n  \nThe course is presented by Integrated Impaired Driving Solutions\, LLC and is FREE to all Texas peace officers.  The training is made possible through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation\n  \nConference Schedule:\nDay 1: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 2: 8 am to 5 pm
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/georgetown-specialized-dwi-training-dont-fear-the-darkside-9-2-2025/
LOCATION:Georgetown Police Training Center\, 3500 D B Wood Rd.\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78628\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized DWI Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054947
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SUMMARY:Georgetown – Specialized DWI Training “The Medical Foundations of Visual Systems Testing”
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Drug Recognition Expert Program\n\nPresents \nThe Medical Foundations of \nVisual Systems Testing\n \nPresenter:  Dr. Karl Citek\, O.D.\n  \nMany courts will not qualify a DRE as an expert unless he or she has received training from a medical professional. This course will provide the medical and scientific foundations of the various components of the DRE protocol\, including the eye tests\, vital signs and psychophysical and divided attention tasks. Common medical conditions\, rule-outs and alternative explanations for observed signs will be discussed. The course will include numerous videos\, classroom demonstrations and an alcohol workshop. \nThis program is intended for officers who are Certified Drug Recognition Experts (DREs)\, SFST Instructors\, and experienced DWI officers. \nTopics Include: \n\nAnatomy and physiology of the eye and the central nervous system\nDevelopment and control of eye responses\nUse and abuse of drugs\nEffects of drugs on the body\, the eyes and perception\nEffects of medical and environmental conditions\nTesting of eye signs\nLegal aspects of testing at the traffic stop and the DRE evaluation\nTrial preparation\n\n\n  \nEligible for 24 hours TCOLE credit. See course flyer .\n  \nThis course by the Institute of Police Technology and Management is FREE to all Texas peace officers.  The training is made possible through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. \n  \nConference Schedule:\nDay 1: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 2: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 3: 8 am to 5 pm
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/georgetown-specialized-dwi-training-the-medical-foundations-of-visual-systems-testing-7-28-2025/
LOCATION:Georgetown Police Training Center\, 3500 D B Wood Rd.\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78628\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized DWI Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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SUMMARY:Mesquite – Specialized DWI Training “Don’t Fear the Darkside”
DESCRIPTION:Texas Drug Recognition Expert Program Presents \nthe Specialized DWI Training Featuring:\n “Don’t Fear the Darkside”\n  \nA free two-day course designed for law enforcement officers.  During this course\, participants will receive training on how to testify under direct and cross examination.  This course includes application scenarios where participants will be evaluated by instructors. \nDay One:\nAttire:  Collared shirt\, slacks or tactical pants \n\n“Hear me now & remember what I said”\nDirect & cross examination testifying\nWet lab and SFST review\nReport writing\nBlood search warrants\nProsecution theme development\nRoadside interviewing\nRe-establishing rapport post arrest\nReport writing exercises\n\nDay Two:\nAttire:  Class A uniform or business suit \n\nTrial advocacy\n\nThe class will put together everything learned on day one.  Time for the participant to get an opportunity to testify in court through direct and cross examination exercises. \n  \nEligible for 16 hours TCOLE credit. \n  \nThe course is presented by Integrated Impaired Driving Solutions\, LLC and is FREE to all Texas peace officers.  The training is made possible through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation\n  \nConference Schedule:\nDay 1: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 2: 8 am to 5 pm
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/mesquite-specialized-dwi-training-dont-fear-the-darkside-02-05-2025/
LOCATION:Mesquite Police Department\, 777 N. Galloway Ave\, Mesquite\, TX\, 75149\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized DWI Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T080000
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CREATED:20231218T181633Z
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UID:10000144-1721203200-1721322000@texasdre.org
SUMMARY:Houston – Specialized DWI Training “Don’t Fear the Darkside”
DESCRIPTION:Texas Drug Recognition Expert Program Presents \nthe Specialized DWI Training Featuring:\n “Don’t Fear the Darkside”\n  \nA free two-day course designed for law enforcement officers.  During this course\, participants will receive training on how to testify under direct and cross examination.  This course includes application scenarios where participants will be evaluated by instructors. \nDay One:\nAttire:  Collared shirt\, slacks or tactical pants \n\n“Hear me now & remember what I said”\nDirect & cross examination testifying\nWet lab and SFST review\nReport writing\nBlood search warrants\nProsecution theme development\nRoadside interviewing\nRe-establishing rapport post arrest\nReport writing exercises\n\nDay Two:\nAttire:  Class A uniform or business suit \n\nTrial advocacy\n\nThe class will put together everything learned on day one.  Time for the participant to get an opportunity to testify in court through direct and cross examination exercises. \n  \nEligible for 16 hours TCOLE credit. \n  \nThe course is presented by Integrated Impaired Driving Solutions\, LLC and is FREE to all Texas peace officers.  The training is made possible through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation\n  \nConference Schedule:\nDay 1: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 2: 8 am to 5 pm
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/houston-specialized-dwi-training-conference-dont-fear-the-darkside-07-17-2024/
LOCATION:Houston Police Officer’s Union\, 1600 State Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized DWI Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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SUMMARY:Southlake DPS – Specialized DWI Training “The Medical Foundations of Visual Systems Testing”
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Drug Recognition Expert Program\n\nPresents \nThe Medical Foundations of \nVisual Systems Testing\n \nPresenter:  Dr. Karl Citek\, O.D.\n  \nMany courts will not qualify a DRE as an expert unless he or she has received training from a medical professional. This course will provide the medical and scientific foundations of the various components of the DRE protocol\, including the eye tests\, vital signs and psychophysical and divided attention tasks. Common medical conditions\, rule-outs and alternative explanations for observed signs will be discussed. The course will include numerous videos\, classroom demonstrations and an alcohol workshop. \nThis program is intended for officers who are Certified Drug Recognition Experts (DREs)\, SFST Instructors\, and experienced DWI officers. \nTopics Include: \n\nAnatomy and physiology of the eye and the central nervous system\nDevelopment and control of eye responses\nUse and abuse of drugs\nEffects of drugs on the body\, the eyes and perception\nEffects of medical and environmental conditions\nTesting of eye signs\nLegal aspects of testing at the traffic stop and the DRE evaluation\nTrial preparation\n\n\n  \nEligible for 24 hours TCOLE credit.  See course flyer here.\n  \nThis course by the Institute of Police Technology and Management is FREE to all Texas peace officers.  The training is made possible through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. \n  \nConference Schedule:\nDay 1: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 2: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 3: 8 am to 5 pm \nCourse is full\, if you want to be placed on the waitlist\, register here.
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/southlake-specialized-dwi-training-the-medical-foundations-of-visual-systems-testing-05-15-2024/
LOCATION:Southlake DPS Training Facility\, 100 E. Dove Rd.\, Southlake\, TX\, 76092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized DWI Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054947
CREATED:20231009T152859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T151222Z
UID:10000135-1711355400-1711472400@texasdre.org
SUMMARY:El Paso– Specialized DWI Training “Don’t Fear the Darkside”
DESCRIPTION:Texas Drug Recognition Expert Program Presents \nthe Specialized DWI Training Featuring:\n “Don’t Fear the Darkside”\n  \nA free two-day course designed for law enforcement officers.  During this course\, participants will receive training on how to testify under direct and cross examination.  This course includes application scenarios where participants will be evaluated by instructors. \nDay One:\nAttire:  Collared shirt\, slacks or tactical pants \n\n“Hear me now & remember what I said”\nDirect & cross examination testifying\nWet lab and SFST review\nReport writing\nBlood search warrants\nProsecution theme development\nRoadside interviewing\nRe-establishing rapport post arrest\nReport writing exercises\n\nDay Two:\nAttire:  Class A uniform or business suit \n\nTrial advocacy\n\nThe class will put together everything learned on day one.  Time for the participant to get an opportunity to testify in court through direct and cross examination exercises. \n  \nEligible for 16 hours TCOLE credit. \n  \nThe course is presented by Integrated Impaired Driving Solutions\, LLC and is FREE to all Texas peace officers.  The training is made possible through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation\n  \nConference Schedule:\nDay 1: 8:30 am to 5 pm \nDay 2: 8:30 am to 5 pm
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/el-paso-specialized-dwi-training-dont-fear-the-darkside-03-25-2024/
LOCATION:El Paso County Sheriff’s Academy\, 12501 Montana Avenue\, Suite B\, El Paso\, TX\, 79938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized DWI Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054947
CREATED:20230210T000246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T230124Z
UID:10000074-1687161600-1687366800@texasdre.org
SUMMARY:Pasadena – The Regional Conference “The Medical Foundations of Visual Systems Testing”
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Drug Recognition Expert Program\nRegional Conference on Impaired Driving Enforcement\nPresents \nThe Medical Foundations of \nVisual Systems Testing\n \nPresenter:  Dr. Karl Citek\, O.D.\n  \nMany courts will not qualify a DRE as an expert unless he or she has received training from a medical professional. This course will provide the medical and scientific foundations of the various components of the DRE protocol\, including the eye tests\, vital signs and psychophysical and divided attention tasks. Common medical conditions\, rule-outs and alternative explanations for observed signs will be discussed. The course will include numerous videos\, classroom demonstrations and an alcohol workshop. \nThis program is intended for officers who are Certified Drug Recognition Experts (DREs)\, SFST Instructors\, and experienced DWI officers. \nTopics Include: \n\nAnatomy and physiology of the eye and the central nervous system\nDevelopment and control of eye responses\nUse and abuse of drugs\nEffects of drugs on the body\, the eyes and perception\nEffects of medical and environmental conditions\nTesting of eye signs\nLegal aspects of testing at the traffic stop and the DRE evaluation\nTrial preparation\n\n\n  \nEligible for 24 hours TCOLE credit.  See course flyer here.\n  \nThis course by the Institute of Police Technology and Management is FREE to all Texas peace officers.  The training is made possible through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. \n  \nConference Schedule:\nDay 1: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 2: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 3: 8 am to 5 pm
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/pasadena-the-regional-conference-the-medical-foundations-of-visual-systems-testing-6-19/
LOCATION:Les Early Firearms Training Center\, 6052 Genoa Bluff Road\, Pasadena\, TX\, 77507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized DWI Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054947
CREATED:20230103T174619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T183618Z
UID:10000067-1686643200-1686762000@texasdre.org
SUMMARY:Pharr – The Regional DWI Training Conference “Don’t Fear the Darkside”
DESCRIPTION:Texas Drug Recognition Expert Program Presents \nthe Regional DWI Training Conference Featuring:\n “Don’t Fear the Darkside”\n  \nA free two-day course designed for law enforcement officers.  During this course\, participants will receive training on how to testify under direct and cross examination.  This course includes application scenarios where participants will be evaluated by instructors. \nDay One:\nAttire:  Collared shirt\, slacks or tactical pants \n\n“Hear me now & remember what I said”\nDirect & cross examination testifying\nWet lab and SFST review\nReport writing\nBlood search warrants\nProsecution theme development\nRoadside interviewing\nRe-establishing rapport post arrest\nReport writing exercises\n\nDay Two:\nAttire:  Class A uniform or business suit \n\nTrial advocacy\n\nThe class will put together everything learned on day one.  Time for the participant to get an opportunity to testify in court through direct and cross examination exercises. \n  \nEligible for 16 hours TCOLE credit.  See course flyer here. \n  \nThe course is presented by Integrated Impaired Driving Solutions\, LLC and is FREE to all Texas peace officers.  The training is made possible through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation\n  \nConference Schedule:\nDay 1: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 2: 8 am to 5 pm
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/edinburg-the-regional-dwi-training-conference-6-13-2023/
LOCATION:South Texas College-Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence\, 3901 S. Cage Blvd.\, Pharr\, TX\, 78577\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized DWI Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054947
CREATED:20221008T222206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221008T222344Z
UID:10000047-1671004800-1671123600@texasdre.org
SUMMARY:New Braunfels - The Regional DWI Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:Texas Drug Recognition Expert Program Presents \nthe Regional DWI Training Conference Featuring:\n “Don’t Fear the Darkside”\n  \nA free two-day course designed for law enforcement officers.  During this course\, participants will receive training on how to testify under direct and cross examination.  This course includes application scenarios where participants will be evaluated by instructors. \nDay One:\nAttire:  Collared shirt\, slacks or tactical pants \n\n“Hear me now & remember what I said”\nDirect & cross examination testifying\nWet lab and SFST review\nReport writing\nBlood search warrants\nProsecution theme development\nRoadside interviewing\nRe-establishing rapport post arrest\nReport writing exercises\n\nDay Two:\nAttire:  Class A uniform or business suit \n\nTrial advocacy\n\nThe class will put together everything learned on day one.  Time for the participant to get an opportunity to testify in court through direct and cross examination exercises. \n  \nEligible for 16 hours TCOLE credit.  See course flyer here \n  \nThe course is presented by Integrated Impaired Driving Solutions\, LLC and is FREE to all Texas peace officers.  The training is made possible through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation\n  \nConference Schedule:\nDay 1: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 2: 8 am to 5 pm
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/new-braunfels-the-regional-dwi-training-conference/
LOCATION:New Braunfels Police Department\, 3030 W San Antonio St.\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized DWI Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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