Upcoming Classes
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Course
2026 ARIDE Training Dates (Click to Register):
August 3 – 4, 2026 / Pikesville, Maryland
September 8 – 9, 2026 / Pikesville, Maryland
October 13 – 14, 2026 / Pikesville, Maryland
Class Name: Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Training
Description:
ARIDE training provides refresher training on the use of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) and information on identifying persons driving under the influence of drugs. While this training is not a substitute for DRE training, participants leave with a better understanding of the effects of drugs on a person’s ability to operate a vehicle safely and how to identify the signs and symptoms caused by many different prescription and illicit drugs.
Prerequisite: Limited to active Maryland State’s Attorneys and Sworn Law Enforcement Officers who are trained and proficient in the use of the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs), including the use of Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus.
Class Time: 0800-1600
Location: Maryland State Police, CTAU, Bldg B
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
Cost: There is no cost associated with this course.
Materials: Bring note taking items. Manuals will be provided during the training.
Attire: Business casual or uniform of the day
Questions may be directed to Senior Trooper Shawn Matthews by email at [email protected] or phone at 410-653-4315.
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Course
(Wor-Wic Community College, Maryland)
2026 ARIDE Training Dates (Wor-Wic Community College):
July 21 – 22, 2026
Class Name: Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Training – WorWic Community College – Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy
Course Description:
ARIDE training provides refresher training on the use of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) and information on identifying persons driving under the influence of drugs. While this training is not a substitute for DRE training, participants leave with a better understanding of the effects of drugs on a person’s ability to operate a vehicle safely and how to identify the signs and symptoms caused by many different prescription and illicit drugs.
MPTC Approval #: P49960 (16 Hours)
Prerequisite: Limited to sworn law enforcement officers who are trained and proficient in the use of the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs), including the use of Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus.
Wor-Wic Community College
Class Times: 0745-1700 hours
Attire: Uniform of the day or business casual
Questions may be directed to:
Senior Trooper Shawn Matthews, Maryland State Police CTAU, at [email protected], Phone #410-653-4316.
- Complete the ESCJA Reservation Form: The fillable registration form is attached HERE.
- Enter Information: Please type, rather than handwrite, all required information onto the form.
- Save and Submit: Save the completed form and email the saved file to [email protected].
- You will receive an email notification confirming your seat or informing you if you have been placed on standby.
Drug Recognition Expert School (Fall 2026)
Class Name: Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School
The Montgomery County Police Department will be hosting a DRE School in October 2026. (LIMITED TO 16 SEATS)
***DRE Applicants MUST complete the DRE SCHOOL GOOGLE REGISTRATION FORM and the DRE SCHOOL APPLICATION and email it to [email protected] to be considered for the course.***
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 DRE Pre-School followed by the DRE 7-Day 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 [email protected] by August 30, 2026. 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.
CLASSROOM TRAINING:
*DRE 2-Day Preschool: October 12 – 13, 2026
*DRE 7-Day School: October 19 – 22, 2026 & October 26 – 28, 2026
Class Time: 1000 – 1800 Hours
Attire: Business casual
Location: Montgomery County Police Academy
8751 Snouffer School Road
Montgomery Village, Maryland 20879
Lodging: Lodging for students traveling over 50 miles for training is available upon request, at no cost to the student. Lodging will be provided at MPCTC, Sykesville, Maryland, located at 6852 4th Street, Sykesville, Maryland 21784. Lodging will be coordinated by MSP, CTAU
DRE FIELD CERTIFICATION:
Date: November 1 – 5, 2026
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Lodging: Lodging near the training site will be provided by MSP CTAU at no cost to the student.
Note: DRE Students will be assigned to either DRE Certification Session 1: November 1 – 3, 2026 or Session 2: November 3 – 5, 2026
DRE FINAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM:
Date: November 13, 2026
Exam Time: 0800 – 1600
Attire: Business casual or uniform of the day
Location: MPCTC Campus, Computer Lab C012, 6852 4th Street, Sykesville, Maryland
DRE ADMINISTRATIVE DAY:
Date: TBD
Time: 0800 – 1600 Hours
Attire: Business Casual
Location: Maryland State Police, Chemical Test For Alcohol Unit
Maryland State Police Headquarters
1201 Reisterstown Road
Building B
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
Questions: Questions may be directed to Senior Trooper Shawn Matthews via email at [email protected].
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