Comprehensive Impaired-Driving Traffic Enforcement (CITE)& DRE Recertification
CITE is a statewide training course for law enforcement officers focused on comprehensive impaired-driving enforcement, including both alcohol- and drug-related cases. The course features updates on enforcement practices, legal case reviews, laboratory workflows, and victim advocacy, providing valuable professional development for all officers.
For DREs, attendance also fulfills the recertification requirement. DREs complete a proficiency evaluation during the course, and upon successful completion, are recertified for the next two-year period by their state coordinator.
This course gives officers the opportunity to enhance investigative skills, stay current on best practices, and maintain DRE certification while contributing to traffic safety statewide.
Upcoming CITE/DRE Recertification Courses in New Mexico
Use the links below to register for an upcoming recertification course (New Mexico Certified DREs Only):
2026 Central New Mexico
February 9th, 2026
Albuquerque, New Mexico
2026 Central New Mexico
May 8th, 2026
Albuquerque, New Mexico
2026 Southern New Mexico
July 22nd, 2026
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Standards for Recertification
DREs are credentialed for two years by the IACP. They shall be required to renew their certification of continuing proficiency every two years, by their state coordinator. The DRE is recertified for the next two-year period from the DRE’s current expiration date on the date the state coordinator signs the Recertification and Assurances form. On the DRE’s expiration date, the DRE status automatically becomes “expired,” and the DRE is not certified to conduct enforcement evaluations until the status becomes “recertified.”
A DRE shall demonstrate continuing proficiency by:
