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Officers Trained To Spot Drivers On Drugs

DETROIT (WWJ) - Before you hop behind the wheel, beware that the latest anti-drunk driving campaign. which kicks off this weekend, has a new twist.

"Drug Recognition Experts" are trained to recognize people who may not be drunk, but are otherwise under the influence. Fifteen Michigan officers just graduated for training and are part of the "Over the Limit, Under Arrest" campaign that runs through July 10.

In the video below, a DRE officer shows WWJ's Vickie Thomas and other reporters the 12-step process they'll take your through.

Drug Recognition Experts by WWJNewsradio950 on YouTube

For more information about the enforcement campaign, visit this link.

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