Upcoming Classes

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.

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 First Sergeant Jeffrey Choma by email at jeffrey.choma@maryland.gov.

Attire:  Business casual or uniform of the day.

October 16, 2024 to October 17, 2024 — Dundalk, MD

November 6, 2024 to November 7, 2024 — Dundalk, MD

November 6, 2024 to November 7, 2024 — Salisbury, MD

Drug Recognition Expert

Class Name:   Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School

Classroom Training:  Tentatively scheduled for Spring 2025

Class Time:  Pending

Location: Pending

Certification Training: Tentatively scheduled for Spring 2025

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Final Knowledge Exam: Tentatively scheduled for Spring 2025

Location: Pending

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 First Sergeant Jeffrey Choma, Maryland State Police Chemical Test for Alcohol Unit via email at jeffrey.choma@maryland.gov by September 15, 2024. 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 First Sergeant Jeffrey Choma via email at jeffrey.choma@maryland.gov

Attire:  Business casual or uniform of the day.

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