The Backup Training Corporation

Drug Recognition Expert (8-hour course) Instructed by Thomas Page

When was the last time you stopped a person and knew they were on something, but did not have "P.C." for a detention or an arrest?

This course gives you a systematic court-tested method of evaluation of persons under the influence of drugs. Based on this, your investigation can proceed to the next step. Many good cases including ones involving drugs, weapons, and other contraband, have resulted from this method.

I. DRE History

History of Dre
Drugs and Crime
The Dark Ages
Curriculum and Standardization
DRE in Court

II. Detection Section

The Three-Legged Stool
DWI Detection Phases
History of SFST
Suspect Arrested

III. Drugs and the Body

Physiology and Drugs
Alcohol vs. Other Drugs
The Spherical Setting

IV. DRE Determination

DRE Determinations
DRE 12-Step Process

V. Gaze Nystagmus

A. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN)
What is a Nystagmus?
The HGN Test
HGN Administration
Other Forms of Nystagmus
Vertical Gaze Nystagmus
Nystagmus Case Law

VI. Drug Categorization

Drug Categorization
Poly-Drug Use
Controlled Substances Act
CNS Depressants
Inhalants
PCP
Cannabis
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Club Drugs
Narcotic Analgesics

VII. The Courtroom

Courtroom Testimony
Standards of Proof
Preparation for Courtroom Testimony
The Prosecutor
Opening Statements
Burden of Proof
Appearing in Court
Outside the Courtroom
"The People Call..."
An Effective Witness
Courtroom as Classroom
The Questioning Begins
Effective Testimony
Questions
Cross-Examination
Closing Arguments
Defense Attacks
Common Defense Tactics
Weight of Testimony

VIII. DRE Training

DRE Training Course
Thirteen Criteria for DRE Certification
DRE Re certification

Testimonials - Add Your Comments

"Honestly, The Backup has provided me with the best training value I've ever encountered as a police administrator. There is nowhere else that I'm aware of where an officer can receive the diversity of training (all with POST Academy Level accreditation in Missouri) at the minimal financial outlay as at The Backup. With the ever-increasing strain on our training dollar, this value should not be ignored. I sincerely thank you."

Thomas A. McClain, Chief of Police
Willard PD
Willard, MO

"[The course] was great-learned a ton and was practical on many levels pertaining to the job. I really enjoyed the information about details on officer actions and appropriate behavior while in court. Officers don't always get to testify in court and when it happens, it can be a little scary, especially for the new guys."

Tim Stoesser
Santa Clara County Dept of Crrections
San Jose, CA
Drug Recognition Expert Course

"I definitely enjoyed the course and its easy to follow format. The course was very informative and pertinent to my duties as a K9 patrol officer."

Ryan James
Drug Recognition Expert Course

"I particularly like the interactive element of the course and find the interactive questions very helpful as an aid to understanding what I have learned and which areas need more work. I can honestly say that there were no aspects of the course I didn't like. Although I have been giving evidence in court for over 20 years I still found the section on court procedure and how to conduct yourself in court very interesting, it showed me that even after hundreds of court appearances you can still learn something new. The information is presented in a very clear, easy to understand format and being self-paced makes learning a new subject very easy. My overall opinion of the course is one of being very impressed, so much so, I am now actively trying to get formal training as a DRE with a view to introducing the system into the United Kingdom. Also, I am looking forward to my next course on Club Drugs. Thank you The Backup Training Corporation!"

David Rigg
Crackdown Drug Testing Ltd.
Drug Recognition Expert Course

"The course was well set up. I enjoyed learning about the 13-step program for DRE. I have completed SFST and intoxilizer studies and am interested in the DRE program . . . The information was well laid out. I really enjoyed this course. It gave me additional information that I did not have about the DRE program and how the experts work. This course took me about 8.5 hours to complete. I really learned a lot about the DRE program and the information helped to boost my knowledge on Standard Field Sobriety Testing."

Deputy Sheriff Carole Rogers Davis
Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office
New Orleans, LA
Drug Recognition Expert Course

"The information in this course was in an easy to read format... I have gained much information from this program."

Probation Officer Kevin Titzell
Lancaster County (PA) Adult Probation
Boiling Springs, PA
Drug Recognition Expert Course

"Features that I liked the most were the self-paced course format and course organization... The course was easy to follow and well organized. Overall, I think the course strengthened my ability to determine PC for the arrest of impaired drivers. Good review of SFST's.

Deputy Sheriff Timothy Knowles
La Paz County Sheriff's Office
Parker, AZ
Drug Recognition Expert Course

"The videos were excellent. I loved the course."

Police Officer Patrick Martin
LSU Police Department
Kenner, LA
Drug Recognition Expert Course

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