Marijuana Impaired Driving Detection for Law Enforcement

This comprehensive 8-hour course, recently revised, equips law enforcement officers with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and respond to cannabis-impaired driving. Participants will develop expertise in recognizing contemporary cannabis products, including synthetic varieties, and understanding the distinctive impairment indicators associated with cannabis consumption.

The training covers cannabis physiology, including how it is administered, how long its effects persist, and modern developments in cannabis products. Instructors will guide attendees through the behavioral and physical cues that suggest cannabis impairment, with particular emphasis on how standard field sobriety tests relate to cannabis use. The course also addresses important legal considerations, such as distinguishing between hemp and marijuana.

Upon completion, participants will be equipped to more effectively identify drivers under the influence of cannabis and to conduct thorough investigations, document evidence appropriately, and build strong cases suitable for prosecution.

Topics Covered

• Cannabis physiology and effects
• Modern cannabis products and synthesis
• Cannabis-related impairment indicators
• Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and cannabis use
• Legal considerations and challenges

Intended Audience

This training is designed for patrol officers, DUI investigators, supervisors, and prosecutors. The course is restricted to active, sworn law enforcement personnel and prosecuting attorneys employed by governmental agencies. Florida law enforcement officers may qualify for grant-funded tuition coverage through the Florida Department of Transportation; federal and military law enforcement personnel in Florida are not eligible for grant funding.

Course Details

Duration: 8 hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

Fee: $325.00 (Grant-funded options at $0.00 available for eligible Florida officers)

Scheduled Sessions

Sarasota: January 5, 2027 | Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Headquarters, First Floor Training Room, 6010 Cattleridge Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34232

South Miami: January 11, 2027 | South Miami Police Department Training Center, 5825 Southwest 68th Street, Suite 3, South Miami, FL 33143

Cocoa Beach: January 25, 2027 | Cocoa Beach Police Department, 85 South Orlando Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Ocala: February 25, 2027 | Marion County Emergency Operations Center, 692 Northwest 30th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475

Stuart: September 13, 2027 | Stuart Police Department Emergency Operations Center, 830 Southeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994