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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T080000
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SUMMARY:El Paso- DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT-IN-SERVICE
DESCRIPTION:8-hour course to recertify officers as Drug Recognition Experts.  Includes update presentation\, written examination\, small matrix reproduction\, and mock evaluation witnessed by an instructor (if needed). \nYou will be contacted with your registration confirmation and instructions on submitting required documents. \nFor more information regarding the course or requirements to attend contact one of our staff or email us at: info@texasDRE.org
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/el-paso-drug-recognition-expert-in-service-10-6-2026/
LOCATION:El Paso County Sheriff’s Academy\, 12501 Montana Avenue\, Suite B\, El Paso\, TX\, 79938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drug Recognition Expert-In-Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T072110
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SUMMARY:El Paso- ARIDE
DESCRIPTION: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 Testing (SFST) and the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC/DRE) Program. \nARIDE bridges the gap between the SFST and DEC/DRE programs\, providing officers with general knowledge related to drug impairment and promoting the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DREs).  This course will train law enforcement officers\, to observe\, identify\, and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs\, alcohol\, or a combination of both\, to reduce the number of impaired driving incidents as well as crashes which result in serious injuries and fatalities. \nPlease note: \nParticipants are required to pass a proficiency exam at the beginning of the course. Those who do not pass\, will be dismissed and will not receive course credit.  If you feel you would have difficulty passing the proficiency test\, an SFST Refresher course might help.  Visit our partner program\, Texas SFST\, Texas SFST for FREE training near you or delivered to your agency. \nARIDE prerequisites: \nCommissioned Texas Peace Officer \nSuccessful completion of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) 24-Hour Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course\, 2176 or 2067; or the SFST taken with Academy \nYou are required to submit a copy of your TCOLE PSR showing successful completion of one of the prerequisite courses in order to have your place confirmed in the course. You can get a copy of your TCOLE PSR here: Home Page (texas.gov) to submit with your registration. \nCourse Schedule: \nDay 1: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 2: 8 am to 5 pm
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/el-paso-aride-10-7-2026/
LOCATION:El Paso County Sheriff’s Academy\, 12501 Montana Avenue\, Suite B\, El Paso\, TX\, 79938\, United States
CATEGORIES:ARIDE
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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SUMMARY:Dallas - ARIDE
DESCRIPTION: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 Testing (SFST) and the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC/DRE) Program. \nARIDE bridges the gap between the SFST and DEC/DRE programs\, providing officers with general knowledge related to drug impairment and promoting the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DREs).  This course will train law enforcement officers\, to observe\, identify\, and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs\, alcohol\, or a combination of both\, to reduce the number of impaired driving incidents as well as crashes which result in serious injuries and fatalities. \nPlease note: \nParticipants are required to pass a proficiency exam at the beginning of the course. Those who do not pass\, will be dismissed and will not receive course credit.  If you feel you would have difficulty passing the proficiency test\, an SFST Refresher course might help.  Visit our partner program\, Texas SFST\, Texas SFST for FREE training near you or delivered to your agency. \nARIDE prerequisites: \nCommissioned Texas Peace Officer \nSuccessful completion of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) 24-Hour Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course\, 2176 or 2067; or the SFST taken with Academy \nYou are required to submit a copy of your TCOLE PSR showing successful completion of one of the prerequisite courses in order to have your place confirmed in the course. You can get a copy of your TCOLE PSR here: Home Page (texas.gov) to submit with your registration. \nCourse Schedule: \nDay 1: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 2: 8 am to 5 pm
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/dallas-aride-10-8-2026/
LOCATION:Dallas County Sheriff’s Academy\, 8401 South Polk Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75232\, United States
CATEGORIES:ARIDE
ORGANIZER;CN="Carlos Champion":MAILTO:Carlos.champion@TexasDRE.org
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SUMMARY:Brenham - ARIDE
DESCRIPTION: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 Testing (SFST) and the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC/DRE) Program. \nARIDE bridges the gap between the SFST and DEC/DRE programs\, providing officers with general knowledge related to drug impairment and promoting the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DREs).  This course will train law enforcement officers\, to observe\, identify\, and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs\, alcohol\, or a combination of both\, to reduce the number of impaired driving incidents as well as crashes which result in serious injuries and fatalities. \nPlease note: \nParticipants are required to pass a proficiency exam at the beginning of the course. Those who do not pass\, will be dismissed and will not receive course credit.  If you feel you would have difficulty passing the proficiency test\, an SFST Refresher course might help.  Visit our partner program\, Texas SFST\, Texas SFST for FREE training near you or delivered to your agency. \nARIDE prerequisites: \nCommissioned Texas Peace Officer \nSuccessful completion of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) 24-Hour Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course\, 2176 or 2067; or the SFST taken with Academy \nYou are required to submit a copy of your TCOLE PSR showing successful completion of one of the prerequisite courses in order to have your place confirmed in the course. You can get a copy of your TCOLE PSR here: Home Page (texas.gov) to submit with your registration. \nCourse Schedule: \nDay 1: 8 am to 5 pm \nDay 2: 8 am to 5 pm
URL:https://texasdre.org/calendar/brenham-aride-10-19-2026/
LOCATION:Brenham Police Department\, 1800 Longwood Dr.\, Brenham\, TX\, 77833\, United States
CATEGORIES:ARIDE
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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