(From the Tiffin Police Department)

Congratulations, Officer Andrew Stevens!

The Tiffin Police Department is proud to recognize Officer Andrew Stevens for successfully completing the rigorous Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) certification program!

In law enforcement, a DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) is a highly trained officer who specializes in identifying drivers impaired by drugs other than or in addition to alcohol. Using a detailed 12-step evaluation process, DREs assess vital signs, eye movement, coordination, and other indicators to determine the type of substance causing impairment.

This certification is no easy feat. There are only 255 certified law enforcement DRE’s in the entire state of Ohio. It requires over 200 hours of advanced training, hands-on field evaluations, and successful completion of both academic and practical testing. DREs play a critical role in keeping our roads and community safe, especially in cases where alcohol is not the cause of impairment.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Stevens on this outstanding professional achievement and his continued dedication to the safety and well-being of our community!

Chief Pauly