Minnesota State Patrol
Drug Recognition Experts

Last Updated
July 28, 2005

Quotes

“My DRE training has given me the tools to look past the typical DWI arrest."

-Emily Colestock   Trooper/DRE – Minnesota State Patrol

“The DWI problem is solved one arrest at a time.”

-Steve Simon   Professor – University of Minnesota Law School

“Removing the drug impaired driver is the next step to making our roads safer.” 

-Kathy Swanson   Director – Office of Traffic Safety

"DWI isn't just alcohol anymore and DREs are an invaluable tool in the fight against impaired driving." 

Colonel Mark Dunaski - Chief, Minnesota State Patrol

 “Knowing that there are DREs available to assist me allows me to think outside of the box and past alcohol as the only thing that impairs someone’s ability to drive.”

-Wade Erickson   Trooper – Minnesota State Patrol