A two day (16 hour) interactive course designed for law enforcement officers and prosecutors. During this course participants will receive training on how individuals think and learn, how to testify under direct and cross examination, theme development for prosecutors and how to build successful cases.

Impaired driving investigations require that officers display not only strong technical capabilities but interpersonal skills. This course teaches officers on how to interact effectively with the public during roadside interviews.

Courses such as “Don’t Fear the Darkside” improve communication skills of officers and prosecutors in order to serve their community more effectively during investigations and in the courtroom.

This course will include practical application scenarios where participants will be evaluated by instructors.

The Texas DRE Program presents:

February 5-6, 2025 Don’t Fear the Darkside Course 

Hosted by: Mesquite Police Department

Sponsored by: Texas Department of Transportation

THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO TEXAS LAW ENFORCEMENT.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

or by emailing Carlos Champion at carlos.champion@texasdre.org

Location: Mesquite Police Department – 777 N. Galloway Ave – Mesquite, TX 75149

Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm daily

Dress Attire:

Day #1 Casual Business (BDUs/polo) and Day #2 Dress Uniform or Suit for courtroom testimony

If you’re traveling from out of town, please bring a laptop and a thumb drive for the report writing exercise.

COURSE BROCHURE

A two day (16 hour) interactive course designed for law enforcement officers and prosecutors. During this course participants will receive training on how individuals think and learn, how to testify under direct and cross examination, theme development for prosecutors and how to build successful cases.

Impaired driving investigations require that officers display not only strong technical capabilities but interpersonal skills. This course teaches officers on how to interact effectively with the public during roadside interviews.

Courses such as “Don’t Fear the Darkside” improve communication skills of officers and prosecutors in order to serve their community more effectively during investigations and in the courtroom.

This course will include practical application scenarios where participants will be evaluated by instructors.

March 10-11, 2025-  Don’t Fear the Darkside Course 

Hosted by: Irmo Police Department

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This course is open to all law enforcement and prosecution teams statewide, nationwide and internationally.

Location: Irmo Municipal Court – 7300 Woodrow Street – Irmo, SC 29063

Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm daily

Cost: $400/per participant

Dress Attire:

Day #1 Casual Business (BDUs/polo) and Day #2 Dress Uniform or Suit for courtroom testimony

If you’re traveling from out of town, please bring a laptop and a thumb drive for the report writing exercise.

COURSE BROCHURE

A two day (16 hour) interactive course designed for law enforcement officers and prosecutors. During this course participants will receive training on how individuals think and learn, how to testify under direct and cross examination, theme development for prosecutors and how to build successful cases.

Impaired driving investigations require that officers display not only strong technical capabilities but interpersonal skills. This course teaches officers on how to interact effectively with the public during roadside interviews.

Courses such as “Don’t Fear the Darkside” improve communication skills of officers and prosecutors in order to serve their community more effectively during investigations and in the courtroom.

This course will include practical application scenarios where participants will be evaluated by instructors.

June 25-26, 2025 – Don’t Fear the Darkside Course 

Hosted by: O’Fallon Police Department

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This course is open to all law enforcement and prosecution teams statewide, nationwide and internationally.

Location: O’Fallon Police Department – 1019 Bryan Road – O’Fallon, MO 63366

Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm daily

Cost: $400/per participant

Dress Attire:

Day #1 Casual Business (BDUs/polo) and Day #2 Dress Uniform or Suit for courtroom testimony

If you’re traveling from out of town, please bring a laptop and a thumb drive for the report writing exercise.

COURSE BROCHURE