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DRUGGED DRIVING AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROBLEM Sergeant Evan Sether – Oregon State Police
DRUGGED DRIVING AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROBLEM
Sergeant Evan Sether – Oregon State Police
Topics for Discussion
Overview of the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP)
Program contacts Q & A
Dangers of Impaired Driving
May 26th, 2006 Four fatalities .15% BAC + MJ
Dangers of Impaired Driving
June 17th, 2009 Two fatalities .24% BAC + Drugs
Defining “Under the Influence”
A person’s mental and or physical capacities are adversely affected to a noticeable or perceptible
degree.
Legal Process of a DUII Case
Police Investigation
Traffic Stop or Vehicle Crash, Field Sobriety Tests
Arrest & Processing Breath Test for Alcohol, DRE Evaluation*, Blood/urine*
Case Review by Prosecutor
Adjudication
Overview of the DRE Program
Defining the term “drug”
Any substance, which when taken into the human body, can impair the ability of the person to
operate a vehicle safely.
Drug Evaluation & Classification Program
Defining the term “drug”
Any substance that alters perception or behavior, reducing that individual’s ability to function in an
academic environment.
Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals
What is a Drug Recognition Expert?
Certified law enforcement officer. Experience in DUII/Drug enforcement, excellent report
writing, and recommendations from DREs and prosecutors.
72 hours of classroom training. Taught by DRE Instructors, physicians and EMTs.
40-60 hours of field certification training. Supervised evaluations and written reports.
Comprehensive final knowledge examination. Continuing education required. Re-certification process every two years.
What is the DRE Protocol?
12 Step Systematic & Standardized Evaluation Evaluates subject’s medical, mental and physical
condition.
Opinion of the Evaluator (Decision Process) Is the subject impaired? If so, is it a medical impairment or drug impairment? If a drug impairment, what category/categories of
drugs are causing the impairment?
Why are there seven categories?
Each category consists of drugs that can impair a
person’s mental and physical ability.
The categories differ in the way the drugs affect the body.
The categories differ in observable signs and symptoms of impairment.
Seven Drug Categories
Central Nervous System Depressants Central Nervous System Stimulants Hallucinogens Dissociative Anesthetics Narcotic Analgesics Inhalants Cannabis
Central Nervous System Depressants
Alcohol Barbiturates Non-Barbiturates Anti-Depressants Anti-Anxiety Tranquilizers Anti-Psychotic Tranquilizers Combinations
Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug…
Barbiturates
Non-Barbiturates
Anti-Depressants
Anti-Anxiety Tranquilizers
Anti-Psychotic Tranquilizers
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Cocaine Amphetamines Others
Cocaine
Amphetamines
Others
Bath Salts
Hallucinogens
Dissociative Anesthetics
Narcotic Analgesics
Opiates
Synthetics
Opiates
Synthetics
Inhalants
Anesthetic Gases
Aerosols
Volatile Solvents
Anesthetic Gases
Aerosols
Volatile Solvents
Cannabis
Marijuana
Hash/Hashish
Marinol/Sativex
Synthetic Cannabanoids
Marijuana
Hash/Hashish/Hash Oil
Marinol/Sativex
Synthetic Cannabanoids
Polydrug Use
“Polydrug”
Using drugs from more than one drug category.
What’s in it for me?!
Community Safety
Enhanced enforcement of drug- and alcohol-impaired driving in your communities. Community Livability
Better education for community leaders regarding signs of substance abuse.
Training Opportunities (cont’d)
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) 16 hour course, taught by DRE Instructors. Target audience is law enforcement officers. Intended to give officers more in depth training related
to signs and symptoms of drug impairment in traffic and collision investigations. Drugged-driving investigation tools Proper documentation Legal and procedural updates
Training Opportunities
Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP) 8 or 16 hour course, taught by DRE Instructors. Target audience is middle/high school educators,
nurses, behavioral specialists, coaches, etc. Intended to provide nationally recognized training to
aid in the identification of impaired students. Remove them from class. Take appropriate disciplinary action and document. Identify substance abuse problems. Reduce drug usage and impaired driving.
Training Opportunities (cont’d)
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Classes or presentations crafted to the needs of your community.
PROGRAM CONTACTS
OREGON
Sergeant Evan Sether Oregon State Police 3400 Spicer Drive SE Albany, OR 97322 (541) 967-2114
WASHINGTON
Sergeant Mark Crandall Washington State Patrol 811 E. Roanoke Street Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 720-3018 [email protected]
IDAHO
Sergeant Sam Ketchum Idaho State Police
PO Box 700 Meridian, ID 83680
(208) 884-7297 [email protected]
MONTANA
Sergeant Kurt Sager Montana Highway Patrol 2550 Prospect Avenue
Helena, MT 59620 (406) 444-9873 [email protected]
ALASKA
Lieutenant David B. Hanson Alaska State Troopers 5700 East Tudor Road Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 269-5587 [email protected]
Q & A
