Approved for 12 CLE hours by the State Bar of Georgia

 The most current NHTSA DRE Training Curriculum at the time of the course will be used

This training course is taught by a former certified DRE Instructor-Trainer who has actually trained law enforcement officers in the NHTSA DRE student course and DRE instructor course.

Areas to be covered: Interpreting Blood & Urine Toxicology Results, Trial Techniques & Tips in DRE Case, The 12 Step Process in a DRE evaluation, Interpreting a DRE Face Sheet and Narrative, The 7 DRE Drug Categories, Drug Combinations & Their Effects, The Drug Symptomology Chart, Examination of Vital Signs, The 4 Psychophysical Tests during a DRE Evaluation, The 4 Eye Exams during a DRE Evaluation, The Development and Validation of the DRE Program.

Participants will receive a thorough overview in the newly released 2023 NHTSA DRE Pre-School & DRE 7-Day training curriculum that officers attend nationwide. Emphasis will be made on analyzing a DRE case file, including, the DRE Face Sheet & DRE Narrative report, how to compare the two with one another and with the Drug Symptomology Chart, as well as emphasis on each specific step involved in a 12-step DRE evaluation. Time will also be spent covering the IACP’s rules and regulations that officers are required to follow in order to become certified and to recertify as a DRE.

Course Instructor: Anthony D. Palacios, Impaired Driving Specialists, LLC

Trial Techniques Instructor: Michelle L. Behan, Esq. Tucson, AZ

Pharmacology / Toxicology Instructor: Randall Tackett, Ph.D. Pharmacology Professor UGA

Training Location: Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta – The discounted group lodging rate at the hotel is $139 plus tax. After registering, Attendee will receive a confirmation email containing a link to access the discounted group rate.”

Date: May 16th & 17th, 2025

Tuition: $750. / Attendee