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Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)

2026 ARIDE Training Dates (Click to Register): 

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.

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

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) (Wor-Wic Community College, Maryland)

2026 ARIDE Training Dates (Wor-Wic Community College): 

  • March 24 – 26, 2026
  • July 21 – 22, 2026

COURSE ANOUNCEMENT

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.

Location:
Wor-Wic Community College
Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy
Hazel Center, Room 302
32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, Maryland 21804
 
Cost: There is no cost associated with this course.

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.
 
Wor-Wic ESCJA Training Reservation Instructions:

  1. Complete the ESCJA Reservation Form: The fillable registration form is attached  HERE.

  2. Enter Information: Please type, rather than handwrite, all required information onto the form.
  3. Save and Submit: Save the completed form and email the saved file to [email protected].
  4. You will receive a notification confirming your seat or informing you if you have been placed on standby.

 

Drug Recognition Expert School (Spring 2026)

Class Name:   Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School

***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 combined DRE Pre-School followed immediately 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 February 28, 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: TBD

     *DRE 7-Day School:  TBD

     Class Time:  1000 – 1800 Hours

     Location:  Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) – Dundalk Campus

                          Baltimore County Police Traffic Training Team

                          7700 Sollers Point Road                      

                          Baltimore, Maryland 21222

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:  

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Lodging:  Lodging near the training site will be provided by MSP CTAU at no cost to the student.

 

FINAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM:  TBD

Exam Time: 0800 – 1600

Location:  TBD

Questions: Questions may be directed to Senior Trooper Shawn Matthews via email at [email protected]

Attire:  Business casual or uniform of the day.

DRE SCHOOL APPLICATION

DRE SCHOOL GOOGLE REGISTRATION FORM

Drug Recognition Expert School (Fall 2026)

Class Name:   Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School

***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: TBD

     *DRE 7-Day School:  TBD

     Class Time:  1000 – 1800 Hours

     Attire:  Business casual or uniform of the day.

     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:  

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Lodging:  Lodging near the training site will be provided by MSP CTAU at no cost to the student.

 

FINAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM:  TBD

Exam Time: 0800 – 1600

Location:  TBD

Questions: Questions may be directed to Senior Trooper Shawn Matthews via email at [email protected]

Attire:  Business casual or uniform of the day.

DRE SCHOOL APPLICATION

DRE SCHOOL GOOGLE REGISTRATION FORM