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http://onlinepubs.trb.org...nepubs/circulars/ec096.pdf

In May 2004, a group representing toxicologists, drug recognition experts (DREs), and prosecutors active in the area of driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) cases, was convened under the auspices of the National Safety Council's Committee on Alcohol and Other Drugs (COAD), and its Subcommittee on Drugs: Pharmacology and Toxicology. The panel was charged with identifying problems with the current system of prosecuting drug impaired driving cases, from the point of detection through adjudication. The group conducted a front to back analysis of the DUID arrest process from the initial contact with police to the prosecution or disposition of the case, and an examination of the shortcomings at each step, involving issues such as prioritization of DUID among other delegated responsibilities, effective use of current resources and tools, and preparedness of police, toxicologists, and prosecutors to handle their area of responsibility. This paper is adapted from these wide-ranging discussions. It focuses on opportunities for enhancing law enforcement's contribution to this process and identifies areas for improvement.

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pp 102-106

2006-5

Transportation Research Circular

Drugs and Traffic: A Symposium

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Drugged drivers; Improvements; Law enforcement; Police; Prosecution; Toxicology

Highways; Law; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor

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