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DRUGGED DRIVING
AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROBLEM
Sergeant Evan Sether – Oregon State Police
Topics for Discussion
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Overview of the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program
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Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
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Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals
(DITEP)
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Program contacts
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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
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Police Investigation
 Traffic
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Stop or Vehicle Crash, Field Sobriety Tests
Arrest & Processing
 Breath
Test for Alcohol, DRE Evaluation*, Blood/urine*
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Case Review by Prosecutor
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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?
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Certified law enforcement officer.
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72 hours of classroom training.
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Taught by DRE Instructors, physicians and EMTs.
40-60 hours of field certification training.
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Experience in DUII/Drug enforcement, excellent report
writing, and recommendations from DREs and prosecutors.
Supervised evaluations and written reports.
Comprehensive final knowledge examination.
Continuing education required.
Re-certification process every two years.
What is the DRE Protocol?
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12 Step Systematic & Standardized Evaluation
 Evaluates
subject’s medical, mental and physical
condition.
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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?
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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
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Central Nervous System Depressants
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Dissociative Anesthetics
Narcotic Analgesics
Inhalants
Cannabis
Central Nervous System Depressants
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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
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Cocaine
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Amphetamines
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Others
Cocaine
Amphetamines
Others
Bath Salts
Hallucinogens
Dissociative Anesthetics
Narcotic Analgesics
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Opiates
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Synthetics
Opiates
Synthetics
Inhalants
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Anesthetic Gases
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Aerosols
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Volatile Solvents
Anesthetic Gases
Aerosols
Volatile Solvents
Cannabis
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Marijuana
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Hash/Hashish
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Marinol/Sativex
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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)
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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
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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)
-ORClasses 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
[email protected]
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]
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