New York State's Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program

DRE Upcoming Training Classes

DRE School Applications are on the GTSC web site at the DRE Forms and Links Page.  Applications are accepted only for scheduled classes.  All applications must be approved by the State Coordinator.  You will be notified if your application has been approved.

Course descriptions:

FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Richard Devlin, State Coordinator at the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee at (518) 486-4221 or e-mail richard.devlin@dmv.ny.gov

 
August 31
& September 1		 ARIDE Training
Plattsburgh Police Department, 45 Pine Street, Plattsburgh, New York
The training is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
See course the description and requirements to participate in ARIDE Training. Applications are at DRE Forms and Links and look for the ARIDE application. You must submit an application to the State Coordinator no later then August 24, 2011. All applications must be typed & complete.
   
September 20 Mandatory Yearly DRE Recertification Training
Region #2
Zone 5 Law Enforcement Academy, 121 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady, NY 12305
The training is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Bring your DRE Bag.
See course the description and requirements to participate in DRE Recertification Training. The mandatory yearly training session is being offered to any DRE who needs to attend 8 hours of training for 2011. If you plan to attend, please contact Regional Coordinator Alan Bell at ambell@nycap.rr.com. If you need to recertify within the next six months and your paperwork is complete, you may bring it with you.
Any other questions, please contact Richard Devlin at richard.devlin@dmv.ny.gov
   
October 4 Mandatory Yearly DRE Recertification Training
Region #7
Niagara University, Marian House, Niagara University, NY 14305
The training is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Bring your DRE Bag.
See course the description and requirements to participate in DRE Recertification Training. The mandatory yearly training session is being offered to any DRE who needs to attend 8 hours of training for 2011. If you plan to attend, please contact Region #7 Coordinator James Quattrone at quattrone@sheriff.us. If you need to recertify within the next six months and your paperwork is complete, you may bring it with you.
Any other questions, please contact Richard Devlin at richard.devlin@dmv.ny.gov.
   
October 12 Mandatory Yearly DRE Recertification Training
Region #3
State Office Building, 317 Washington Street, Watertown, NY
The training is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Bring your DRE Bag.
See course the description and requirements to participate in DRE Recertification Training. The mandatory yearly training session is being offered to any DRE who needs to attend 8 hours of training for 2011. If you plan to attend, please contact contact Region #3 Coordinator Joseph Reff at reffjm@aol.com. If you need to recertify within the next six months and your paperwork is complete, you may bring it with you.
Any other questions, please contact Richard Devlin at richard.devlin@dmv.ny.gov.
 
October
17 & 18		 ARIDE Training
Suffolk County Police Academy, 502 Wicks Road, Brentwood, New York 11717
The training is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
See course the description and requirements to participate in ARIDE Training. Applications are at DRE Forms and Links and look for the ARIDE application. You must submit an application to the State Coordinator no later then September 30, 2011. All applications must be typed & complete.
   
November 3 & 4 Mandatory Yearly DRE Instructors Training
The Desmond, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211
Any questions, please contact Richard Devlin at richard.devlin@dmv.ny.gov.
   
November 9 Mandatory Yearly DRE Recertification Training
Region #6
Henrietta Ambulance Headquarters, 280 Calkins Road, Rochester, NY 14623
The training is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Bring your DRE Bag.
See course the description and requirements to participate in DRE Recertification Training. The mandatory yearly training session is being offered to any DRE who needs to attend 8 hours of training for 2011. If you plan to attend, please contact Region #6 Coordinator Greg Walker at gwalker@co.genesee.ny.us. If you need to recertify within the next six months and your paperwork is complete, you may bring it with you.
Any other questions, please contact Richard Devlin at richard.devlin@dmv.ny.gov

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