DUI Enforcement Training

One of the many ways that the Colorado State Patrol works to provide a safe and secure environment is through DUI enforcement. There are a number of reasons that DUI enforcement is a top priority for Colorado State Patrol. The first is that crashes involving alcohol or drugs have twice the number of injuries and deaths than crashes where alcohol or drugs was not involved. Also crashes that involve alcohol and drugs are usually much more severe than other types of crashes.

A officer’s DUI enforcement starts during their Academy basic training. Colorado State Patrol cadets receive training specifically related to the identification and procedures related to impaired drivers. The DUI class includes the following topics:

• Elements of DUI as contained in Colorado Revised Statutes
• Initial observation and recognition of typical vehicle maneuvers and human indicators that are symptomatic of DUI
• Recognition of typical clues of alcohol and drug influence during face-to-face contact with DUI subjects
• Writing clear and descriptive DUI arrest reports