The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute recently honored a select group of police officers for their efforts in reducing impaired driving and making Indiana roads safer. The officers recognized, 22 in total, are part of the state’s Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program.

One of the officers recognized was Miami County native Steven Glass. He is an eight-year veteran of the Indiana State Police Department and assigned to the Indiana State Police Peru Post. Glass, who has 552 operating while intoxicated arrests in his career was recognized for being a drug recognition expert for the past five years.

DREs receive specialized training to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs. Because of their training, they are often called upon by law enforcement to assist with traffic stops with the goal of keeping impaired drivers off the road.

In recognition of Indiana’s DREs, ICJI held its seventh annual awards ceremony in the Grand Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.