27-0343-19 Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention DRE Training Program

The Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention DRE Training Program aims to prevent impaired driving by supporting the training and certification of law enforcement officers in Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) techniques. The program also includes an optional Traffic Safety Resource Investigator (TSRI) component to provide technical assistance and support to prosecutors and law enforcement agencies. The program is funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Key aspects of the program include: • Training and certification of law enforcement officers in SFST, ARIDE, and DRE techniques • Optional TSRI component to provide technical assistance and support to prosecutors and law enforcement agencies • Funding for in-state travel, training delivery costs, and reasonable operating costs • Requirements for grantees to maintain records, submit reports, and adhere to IDOT and NHTSA guidelines • Eligibility for local law enforcement agencies, local civic organizations, public and private schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, public health departments, local governmental agencies, nonprofit groups, and private individuals and businesses.