Advanced Courtroom Skills for the DRE

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.