DRE Documentation & Report Writing 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the proper documentation of the One-Leg Stand test in a DRE report?

Accepted Answer

Document the number and type of clues observed and the leg the subject used

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Record only whether the subject completed the test or fell

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Note only the total time the subject maintained balance

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Record the subject's verbal explanation of any difficulty experienced

Question 2

In a DRE report, injection sites should be documented by noting:

Accepted Answer

The estimated age of each injection site and its location on the body

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Only fresh injection sites that are less than 24 hours old

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The number of injection sites without regard to location

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Injection sites only if the subject admits to intravenous drug use

Question 3

How should the DRE officer document the lack of convergence test result?

Accepted Answer

Whether convergence was present or absent, and at what approximate distance it broke down

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As 'pass' or 'fail' only

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Only as an abnormality if it differs from the HGN findings

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Using a numerical score from 0 to 4

Question 4

When should a DRE officer include a statement about the arresting officer's observations in the DRE report?

Accepted Answer

As background context, clearly attributed to the arresting officer and separated from DRE findings

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Never, as the DRE report should only contain the evaluator's own observations

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Only if the arresting officer's observations contradict the DRE findings

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Always in place of the DRE officer's own independent observations

Question 5

For how long are DRE evaluation reports typically required to be retained according to law enforcement standards?

Accepted Answer

Until the case is adjudicated or for a minimum period specified by agency policy, often 5-7 years or more

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One year from the date of evaluation

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Only until toxicology results are received from the laboratory

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30 days, after which electronic copies replace physical reports

Question 6

What information regarding the Walk-and-Turn test must be included in the DRE report?

Accepted Answer

The number and type of clues observed, the surface tested on, and footwear worn by the subject

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Only the total number of steps taken during both legs of the test

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Whether the subject requested a demonstration before the test began

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Only the starting and ending positions of the subject

Question 7

When a toxicology report contradicts the DRE officer's opinion, how should this discrepancy be handled in documentation?

Accepted Answer

The DRE evaluator may provide a supplemental report noting the discrepancy and offering potential explanations

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The DRE opinion should be amended to match the toxicology results

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The discrepancy should not be addressed in any DRE documentation

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The original DRE report should be replaced entirely with the toxicology report