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A.R.I.D.E.

Class Name:   Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Training

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.

Class Time: 0800-1600

Location:  Maryland State Police, CTAU, Bldg B

                       1201 Reisterstown Road

                       Pikesville, Maryland 21208

Lodging: 
Students traveling over 50 miles may request lodging at no cost to the student.  One night of Lodging will be provided at MPCTC, Sykesville, Maryland, located at 6852 4th Street, Sykesville, Maryland 21784.  Lodging will be coordinated by MSP, CTAU. 
 

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.

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

Attire:  Business casual or uniform of the day.

2025 A.R.I.D.E. Training Dates (Click date to register):

 

Drug Recognition Expert (Spring 2025)

Class Name:   Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School

Classroom Training:  April 7 – 18, 2025

Class Time:  1000-1800 hours

Location: Baltimore County Police Department

                      Traffic Training Section

                      7200 Sollers Point Road

                      Dundalk, MD 21222

 

Certification Training: April 22 – 25, 2025

Location: Philadelphia, PA

 

Final Knowledge Exam:  May 8, 2025

Exam Time: 0900-1700 hours

Location:  Baltimore County Police Department

                       Traffic Training Section

                        7200 Sollers Point Road

                        Dundalk, MD 21222

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. 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.

Baltimore County Drug Recognition (DRE) School

 

Drug Recognition Expert (Fall 2025)

Class Name:   Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School

***DRE Applicants MUST complete the DRE SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM and the DRE APPLICATION  and email it to shawn.matthews@maryland.gov 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 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.

Classroom Training:

  •  DRE 2-Day PreSchool:  TBD Fall 2025 – Date to be posted April 2025
  • DRE 7-Day School:  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

Lodging: 
Students traveling over 50 miles may request lodging 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 Certification Training: TBD Fall 2025 – Date to be posted April 2025

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Lodging: 
Lodging will be coordinated by MSP, CTAU, near the training site. 

 

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

 

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.