Overview of the DRE Program for Forensic Toxicologists

Course Description:

This course provides an detailed overview of the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program, focusing on its structure, evaluation procedures, and relevance for forensic toxicologists. Learners explore the 12-step DRE evaluation process, including eye examinations, divided attention tests, vital sign assessments, and toxicological specimen collection. The course examines the program’s historical development, scientific validation through key studies, and the criteria for DRE certification. Emphasis is placed on the strengths and limitations of DRE assessments and the importance of collaboration between DREs, toxicologists, and prosecutors to improve impaired driving investigations and public safety outcomes.

Recommended Learners:

Toxicologist

This course has been reviewed by ABFT and determined to be acceptable for submission to the ABFT for continuing education credit.

Amanda Mohr

Ms. Amanda (Mandi) LA Mohr serves as an Associate Director at the CFSRE working in the area of forensic toxicology and is the Program Director for the Forensic Sciences Mentoring Institute program. Ms. Mohr is also an adjunct professor in both Arcadia University’s Master of Science in Forensic Science (MSFS) program as well as in Thomas Jefferson University’s Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology (MSFT) program. See full bio.

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