DRE Documentation & Report Writing

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) evaluation report?

Accepted Answer

To document the officer's observations and opinions for legal proceedings

Answer

The DRE report serves to document the evaluator's systematic observations, test results, and expert opinion for use as evidence in legal proceedings.

Question 2

Which of the following must be documented on the DRE face sheet?

Accepted Answer

The date, time, and location of the evaluation

Answer

The DRE face sheet must include the date, time, and location of the evaluation as foundational identifying information for the report.

Question 3

When documenting pupil size in a DRE report, measurements should be recorded in:

Accepted Answer

Millimeters under three lighting conditions

Answer

Pupil size is measured in millimeters under three standardized lighting conditions: room light, near total darkness, and direct light.

Question 4

In a DRE report, the evaluator's conclusion regarding drug influence should be stated as:

Accepted Answer

An opinion based on the totality of observations and test results

Answer

DRE evaluators are trained to form an opinion based on the totality of their observations, not to make a definitive medical diagnosis.

Question 5

Documentation of the Romberg Balance test in a DRE report should include:

Accepted Answer

The estimated time the subject believes has passed and observed sway

Answer

For the Romberg Balance test, the DRE documents the subject's internal clock estimate (targeting 30 seconds) and any observed front-to-back or side-to-side sway.

(DRE) Drug Recognition Expert Certification Practice Test

(DRE) Drug Recognition Expert Certification Practice Test

DRE Documentation & Report Writing