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

Answer

One-Leg Stand documentation requires recording the specific clues observed (sway, use of arms, hopping, putting foot down) and which leg the subject chose to use.

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

Answer

DRE officers document both the location of injection sites on the body and estimate their age (fresh versus old or healing) as this information is relevant to the drug influence evaluation.

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

Answer

Lack of convergence is documented by noting whether the eyes converged normally or failed to converge, and approximately how far from the nose the breakdown occurred.

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

Answer

Arresting officer observations may be included as background context but must be clearly attributed and kept separate from the DRE evaluator's independent findings.

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

Answer

DRE reports must be retained until the case is fully adjudicated and for a minimum period as specified by agency policy, typically ranging from 5 to 7 years or longer.

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DRE Documentation & Report Writing 3