Advanced Courtroom Skills for the DRE

Course Description:
This course provides Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) with practical training to improve their performance and credibility in courtroom testimony. Participants learn how to prepare effectively for court, deliver confident and professional testimony, and navigate direct and cross-examinations with clarity. Through presentation of realistic trial scenarios, the course emphasizes accurate articulation of observations, expert opinion delivery, and handling defense challenges. It also highlights the importance of documentation, professional conduct, and courtroom demeanor for supporting DRE evaluations and conclusions.

Recommended Learners:
LEO
DRE
Toxicologist
Attorney
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  • Duration: 1 hr.
  • Lessons: 3
  • Quizzes: 0
  • Certificate: Yes
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Stephanie Watson

Stephanie Watson is an experienced prosecutor specializing in the prosecution of complex impaired driving cases. She currently serves as the Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor for Missouri... See full bio. 
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Course Content

ACS for the DRE 1- Building Trust with a Jury During Direct Exam
ACS for the DRE 2- Effectively Explaining the DRE Protocol
ACS for the DRE 3- Practical Tools for Navigating Cross-Examination

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Enrollment includes access to downloadable handouts and a Course Information Packet designed to support your completion certificate and assist in applying for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from organizations that do not automatically pre-approve our courses.

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