States across the nation are pushing to increase funding and staffing for Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) programs.
Law enforcement officers certified in DRE are trained to determine if someone is impaired while driving due to using drugs or alcohol. The recent push to expand the program in New York State comes with the legalization of marijuana. But some critics say DREs aren't always effective and should not be admissible as evidence.
We explore the program and its effectiveness with our guests:
- Delton Caraway, Ontario County Assistant Public Defender
- David Olney, sergeant/station commander for Troop D, Drug Recognition Expert/instructor, and UAS pilot and troop coordinator for New York State Police
