Advanced Marijuana Impaired Driving Detection for Law Enforcement

This comprehensive course expands on foundational material from IPTM's introductory Marijuana Impaired Driving Detection program by delving into the physiological aspects of cannabis, duration of impairment effects, various administration routes, and recognized impairment indicators. Participants will explore emerging cannabis products, develop skills in identifying advanced impairment detection cues, and gain insight into the political factors influencing legalization efforts throughout the United States. The course also addresses Florida's Medicinal Marijuana Law and resources available through Florida's Marijuana Database.

Throughout this 8-hour program, attendees will become familiar with evolving cannabis preparations including tinctures, THC-A, vaping methods, and highly potent products such as dabs. The course examines the 302 Study and its relationship to cannabis impairment indicators as they appear in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. Advanced detection methodologies will be covered, with emphasis on proper execution of field sobriety tests, including modified Rhomberg Balance, Finger-to-Nose, and Lack of Convergence assessments.

Upon completion, law enforcement professionals will possess enhanced capabilities to identify cannabis-impaired drivers, conduct thorough investigations, document findings comprehensively, and build compelling cases suitable for prosecution.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to cannabis
• Cannabis and politics
• Cannabis and driving
• Cannabis trends
• Cannabis culture
• Hemp versus marijuana
• Marijuana laws
• Florida's Medicinal Marijuana Law
• The 302 Study
• SFST toolbox

Intended Audience

This course is designed for patrol officers, DUI investigators, supervisors, and prosecutors. Enrollment is restricted to active, sworn law enforcement personnel and prosecuting attorneys employed by governmental agencies. For Florida participants, FDOT grant-funded seats are reserved exclusively for Florida sworn law enforcement officers; federal and military law enforcement personnel operating in Florida are ineligible for grant-funded seats.

Course Details

Duration: 8 hours

Class Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Prerequisites: Successful completion of IPTM's Marijuana Impaired Driving Detection for Law Enforcement is required before enrolling in this advanced course.

Important Note for Florida Officers

A limited number of tuition grant opportunities may be available through the Florida Department of Transportation for eligible Florida law enforcement officers, allowing participation at no cost. Interested officers should register through the Florida Grant Funded Training Catalog.