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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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