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Date(s) - 11/16/2025 - 11/20/2025
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Drug Recognition Expert (Fall 2025)

Class Name:   Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School

Classroom Training:  TBD Fall 2025 – Date to be posted April 2025

Class Time:  TBD

Location: Maryland State Police, CTAU, Bldg B

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, Maryland 21208

 

DRE Certification Training: TBD Fall 2025 – Date to be posted April 2025

Location: Philadelphia, PA

 

Final Knowledge Exam: TBD Fall 2025 – Date to be posted April 2025

Exam Time: TBD Fall 2025 – Date to be posted April 2025

Location:  Maryland State Police Academy, Computer Lab

6852 4th Street

Sykesville, MD 21784

Prerequisite:  Limited to sworn law enforcement officers with a minimum of two years of patrol experience who are trained and proficient in the use of the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs).

Description:  This will be a combined DRE Pre-School followed immediately by the 7-Day DRE School for those who successfully complete the Pre-School.  Those wishing to attend must already be trained and be proficient with the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.  A DRE School Application must be completed and submitted to Senior Trooper Shawn Matthews, Maryland State Police Chemical Test for Alcohol Unit via email at shawn.matthews@maryland.gov by August 15, 2025. A DRE School application for this class may be obtained below.  Applicants accepted into the class will be notified by email after the application deadline.  Students must attend all training sessions without exception.  All manuals and equipment will be provided to Maryland law enforcement officers accepted into the school.

Questions: Questions may be directed to Senior Trooper Shawn Matthews via email at shawn.matthews@maryland.gov

Attire:  Business casual or uniform of the day.

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