Program Oversight
Program Oversight
The Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) Program is managed and coordinated by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) with support from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The IACP has four staff persons dedicated to the coordination, expansion and administration of the DEC Program: National Project Manager: Kyle Clark (703) 647-7259; Project Coordinator: Nuyiri Kasbarian (703) 647-7219; and three Regional Project Managers:
Western Region |
Central Region |
Eastern Region |
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| Project Manager: Robert Hayes | Project Manager: Jim Maisano | Project Manager: Joe Abrusci | ||
| (703) 647-7374 | (703) 647-7257 | (703) 647-7258 |
Technical Advisory Panel
The mission of the IACP’s Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) is to develop, promote, and provide guidance and support for the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) programs. This is accomplished by the following:
- Maintaining cooperative efforts with our highway safety partners;
- Enhancing cooperation among DEC Program coordinators and IACP;
- Providing quality, timely training to ensure that the goals and objectives of the DEC, ARIDE and SFST programs are met; and
- Partnering with public safety entities at the federal, state, local and tribal levels to maximize traffic safety resources that protect life and property.
The goals of TAP include the implementation, deployment and delivery of impaired driving enforcement curricula; to market and promote DEC Program training; and facilitate the continuing evolution of impaired driving training through research and best practices.
Presently, the members who serve on TAP include: the chair, three regional DECP representatives; a POST representative; two representatives from the medical field; a NHTSA staff person; a representative of a police training organization; a prosecutor; a state DRE coordinator; a toxicologist; a police administrator; four DRE-at-large positions (one of whom is the chair of the DRE Section and serves for only one year); a state Highway Safety Office representative; an international representative; a representative from a sheriff's agency; and a non-voting IACP staff member. IACP is responsible for making all appointments. Click here to view more information about TAP's goals, responsibilities, and membership information.
To ensure continuity of the TAP, one third of the appointed seats are appointed in a given year. A TAP member must be able to attend the annual TAP meeting held in conjunction with the IACP annual conference and the TAP midyear meeting held in the Spring. Regional representatives must be able to attend the annual regional meetings held within their assigned regions as well.
Technical Advisory Panel Position Available
The IACP Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) is seeking six positions for appointment or reappointment. Prospective applicants should be able to attend two TAP meetings per year and be capable of fulfilling the following duties: 1) the ability to complete TAP-related tasks thoroughly and in a timely manner; 2) provide assistance to facilitate any regional meetings held in the member’s region; 3) attend regional and national DRE-related training, if possible, to maintain knowledge in the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) programs; 4) maintain familiarity with the International Standards of the DEC, ARIDE, and SFST programs; 5) conduct their relevant professional duties in compliance with International Standards; and 6) provide expertise in their daily duties. Travel funding for U.S. members to attend the two TAP meetings each year is available from IACP through a grant with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Persons applying for appointment or reappointment to TAP should be proficient in that individual’s area of expertise, (i.e., legal, medical, scientific, education, training, police administration, etc.). The applicant must also have total support from the applicant’s employer to be an active TAP member to accomplish the mission, responsibilities, and goals of TAP.
TAP Positions currently up for appointment/reappointment:
Police Administrator
This position will be filled by a law enforcement agency administrator in a command level position. The purpose of this position is to act as a liaison between the TAP body and police administrators in DEC Program states. This position should review any issues before TAP to determine any impact that any changes or modifications may have overall on police agencies participating in the SFST, ARIDE, and DEC Programs.
Eastern Region Representative
The member should be a current state coordinator and fulltime resident in the Eastern region to hold this position. The Eastern region includes Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, along with the Canadian provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. This position is to represent the general DRE population in the region they represent and be a distribution point for the state coordinators to disseminate information from TAP. The regional representative will be expected to work with the respective IACP Regional Project Manager to conduct a regional state coordinator meeting each year.
International
This position will be filled by a representative residing and employed outside of the U.S. to act as a liaison for the international DEC Program community. This person should have knowledge and experience with the DEC Program and represent the interests of international DREs who may be affected by decisions made by TAP.
Police Officer Standards and Training (POST)
This position will be filled by a person to represent POST Academy training institutions which are involved in supporting and providing DEC Program training and related classes such as SFST and ARIDE. This person should have knowledge and experience with the DEC Program, SFST, and ARIDE.
State Coordinator
This position will be filled by a DEC Program State Coordinator. The purpose of this position is to act as a liaison between the TAP body and all state coordinators within the DEC Program and be a voice for the state coordinators. This position may bring items to TAP on behalf of any state coordinator.
DRE-At-Large Central Region
The DRE-at-large representative must be a currently certified DRE or DRE Instructor and fulltime resident of the Central region to hold this position. The Central region includes Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin, along with Canadian province of Ontario. This position is to represent the general DRE population in this region. The at-large position is to assist in the dissemination of information from TAP to the general DRE community and to offer feedback to TAP from the field level.
Individuals interested in applying should email Kyle Clark, IACP TAP Liaison, providing their qualifications for the role and a letter of support from their agency by November 10, 2023. Please direct any questions to Kyle Clark.
TAP Meeting Minutes
The Technical Advisory Panel held its August 7, 2023 Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California
The Technical Advisory Panel held its February 9, 2023 Midyear Meeting in Alexandria, Virginia.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 15, 2022 Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its April 21, 2022 Midyear Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its September 11, 2021 Annual Meeting online.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its April 29,2021 Midyear Meeting online.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 16, 2020 Annual Meeting online.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its April 30, 2020 Midyear Meeting online.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 26, 2019 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its April 23, 2019 Midyear Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 5, 2018 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its March 27, 2018 Midyear Meeting in Denver, Colorado.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 20, 2017 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 14, 2016 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 23, 2015 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois,
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 24, 2014 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 28, 2013 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its September 28, 2012 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 21, 2011 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 22, 2010 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 2, 2009 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its November 7, 2008 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 12, 2007 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its March 31, 2007 Midyear Meeting in Arlington, Virginia.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its October 13, 2006 Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Technical Advisory Panel held its March 25, 2006 Midyear Meeting in Arlington, Virginia.
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