Lititz officer among top 16 in the world for DUI drug recognition work
LITITZ, PA — A Lititz Borough police officer has been recognized on a statewide stage for his expert ability to detect drug-impaired drivers, placing him among a global group of just sixteen officers who conducted over 50 drug influence evaluations in a single year.
Officer Tyler Weinoldt was honored at the 46th Annual Meeting & Training Conference of the Pennsylvania DUI Association for his high-level performance as a certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). He is one of only 263 certified DREs across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and among the very few worldwide to surpass the 50-case threshold in 2024.
DREs receive advanced training to assess drivers who may be under the influence of drugs, including substances other than alcohol. Their assessments are often used in court, where they may testify as expert witnesses in DUI cases. The Drug Evaluation and Classification Program is administered by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Officer Weinoldt’s distinction marks a significant achievement in the effort to combat drug-impaired driving, a growing concern on roads throughout the state and beyond.
Also recognized during the conference was Lititz Borough Police Chief Jared Hahn, who received a milestone commendation for 15 years of service as a credentialed DRE in Pennsylvania.
The recognition ceremony spotlighted the critical role that trained officers like Weinoldt and Hahn play in keeping impaired drivers off the road through science-based evaluations and courtroom testimony.
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Key Points
- Lititz Officer Tyler Weinoldt named one of 16 officers worldwide to complete over 50 drug influence evaluations in 2024
- Weinoldt is among just 263 certified DREs in Pennsylvania trained to identify drug-impaired drivers
- Chief Jared Hahn honored for 15 years as a credentialed DRE in the state