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Drug Recognition Experts

THC/Cannabis Toxicology: Recognizing Impairment

April 3, 2025 //  by Sarah Olson

Free webinar offered by Godoy Medical Forensics

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Resource Category: TrainingsResource Source: Godoy Medical ForensicsForensic Discipline: Drug Recognition Experts, Toxicology

DRE Post-Incident Review: Something to Consider in Cases Without a DRE

December 21, 2021 //  by Sarah Olson

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Forensic Discipline: Drug Recognition Experts

Free Webinar: DRE (Drug Recognition Evaluations) & ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) — Their Purpose, How Are They Different, How to Discredit Them

August 16, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

Speakers: Doug Murphy, Tony Palacios, and Steve Oberman. Offered by NACDL and NCDD.

Free Webinar: DRE (Drug Recognition Evaluations) & ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) — Their Purpose, How Are They Different, How to Discredit ThemRead More

Resource Category: TrainingsResource Source: NACDLForensic Discipline: Drug Recognition Experts, Toxicology

State v. Sasek: Importance of making 702 challenges at trial

May 27, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

On May 19th, 2020 the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued its opinion State v. Sasek. Mr. Sasek was convicted in March of 2019 of possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II controlled substance and sale of methamphetamine, which led to the revocation of his probation. Defense counsel should be aware of …

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Category: CasesForensic Discipline: Drug Recognition Experts

State v. Sasek

May 22, 2020 //  by Alec Rees

On May 19th, 2020 the North Carolina Court of Appeals released its opinion in the case of State v. Sasek. Mr. Sasek was convicted in March of 2019 of possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II controlled substance and sale of methamphetamine, which led to the revocation of his probation. Defense counsel …

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Resource Category: CasesForensic Discipline: Drug Recognition Experts, Experts

Hemp, marijuana fight may doom NC Farm Act

July 12, 2019 //  by Matt Ruby

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Article Source: WRALForensic Discipline: Drug Analysis, Drug Recognition Experts

This year, Texas passed a law legalizing hemp. It also has prosecutors dropping hundreds of marijuana cases.

July 9, 2019 //  by Matt Ruby

This year, Texas passed a law legalizing hemp. It also has prosecutors dropping hundreds of marijuana cases.Read More

Article Source: The Texas TribuneForensic Discipline: Drug Analysis, Drug Recognition Experts

Law enforcement fears NC’s effort to boost hemp industry could essentially legalize marijuana

May 30, 2019 //  by Matt Ruby

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Article Source: WRALForensic Discipline: Crime Scene Investigation, Drug Analysis, Drug Recognition Experts

An Overview of the DRE Program, Officer, and Procedures

April 22, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

An overview of the DRE Unit of the Los Angeles Police department, where the DRE program was developed. There is a section on Laboratory and Field Evaluation of the DRE program which summarizes various studies on the efficacy of DREs determinations

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Resource Category: WebsitesForensic Discipline: Drug Recognition Experts

Washington State Patrol Forensic Laboratory Services

April 22, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

Copies of the DRE Student and Instructor Manuals are available for download on this website.

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Resource Category: WebsitesForensic Discipline: Drug Recognition Experts

Drug Recognition Experts

A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) is a law enforcement officer who administers tests on suspected impaired drivers to attempt to determine whether the individual is impaired and if so, to categorize the type of impairing substance. Law enforcement officers become DREs by completing a three phase course. DREs are trained to follow a 12-step protocol. DRE testimony is used …

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For police, catching stoned drivers isn’t so easy (CA)

March 22, 2018 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

For police, catching stoned drivers isn’t so easy (CA)Read More

Forensic Discipline: Drug Recognition Experts, Toxicology

NC DHHS Drug Evaluation & Classification Program

January 1, 2018 //  by Sarah Olson

Contains information about requirements for DRE certification and the DRE protocol for North Carolina.

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Resource Category: Reports and PublicationsForensic Discipline: Drug Recognition Experts

Marijuana-Impaired Driving A Report to Congress

July 4, 2017 //  by Sarah Olson

July 2017 NHTSA report – The report describes the absorption, distribution and elimination of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinal (THC) the primary psychoactive substance in marijuana, in the body. It contrasts this process with the absorption, distribution and elimination of alcohol in the body, as they are very different processes. The poor correlation of THC concentrations in the blood …

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Resource Category: Reports and PublicationsResource Source: NHTSAForensic Discipline: Drug Recognition Experts, Toxicology

WPDCL Forensic Drug Training Checklist

May 14, 2013 //  by Matt Ruby

WPDCL Forensic Drug Analysis Training Sign Off Sheet

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Lab: Wilmington Police Department Crime LaboratoryForensic Discipline: Drug Recognition Experts

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