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1700 W Washington St, Exec. Tower Ste. 430 KATIE HOBBS GOVERNOR Phoenix, AZ 85007 J.M. "JESSE" TORREZ 602.255.3216 DIRECTOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Arizona GOHS – State Phlebotomy Coordinator/East Valley Regional DRE Coordinator The Arizona Drug Evaluation and Classification program has gained national recognition for its effectiveness in identifying drug-impaired drivers. The primary objective of this program is to train and certify law enforcement officers as Drug Recognition Experts (DREs). DREs play a critical role in distinguishing between drug influence and medical or mental health conditions. These certified DREs are invaluable in addressing the significant impact of drug and alcohol-impaired driving on public safety. The DRE School, however, is highly demanding and requires a strong commitment from participants. The Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) invests substantial resources in the training of law enforcement officers, reinforcing Arizona's leadership in the DRE program. Arizona extends its expertise beyond the state by offering training to officers from other states and countries. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is intended to formalize the collaboration between Impaired Driving Programs Coordinator Dallas Cotts of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and GOHS in order to strengthen and expand these training initiatives. •AZ GOHS Responsibilities: Allocate federal grant funding for DRE coordinator positions dedicated to training activities and for travel reimbursement to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. $80,000.00 for Personnel Services and Employee Related Expenses, 2027-GOHS-500c $20,000.00 for In and Out of State travel expenses, 2027-GOHS-500a Facilitate communication, logistics, and the coordination of training sessions. Collect and analyze monthly activity reports submitted by coordinators to ensure compliance with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standards. •AZ GOHS State Phlebotomy Coordinator/East Valley Regional DRE Coordinator Responsibilities: Develop and deliver comprehensive curricula and training materials for the identified focus areas. Provide ongoing support, resources, and expertise to assist training coordinators. Submit detailed monthly activity reports to GOHS, documenting the progress, scope, and outcomes of the training programs. This MOU will be effective from Federal Fiscal Year 2027 starting on October 1, 2026 and remain in effect until September 30, 2027 unless terminated earlier by either party through written notice of 30 days. Governor's Office of Highway Safety | www.gohs.az.gov By signing below, all parties agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Memorandum of Understanding. _______________________________________________ _________________________ Jerry Sheridan, Sheriff Date Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office 09/25/2026 ________________________________________________ _________________________ Dallas Cotts, Impaired Driving Programs Coordinator Date Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office ________________________________________________ _________________________ J.M. “Jesse” Torrez, Director Date Governor’s Office of Highway Safety This MOU represents a commitment to collaboration aimed at improving public safety through enhanced training for law enforcement professionals in Arizona and beyond. Governor's Office of Highway Safety | www.gohs.az.gov The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety State Phlebotomy Coordinator/East Valley DRE Coordinator Maricopa County _____________________________________________ Kate Brophy McGee Date Chair of the Board of Supervisors ATTEST: _____________________________________________ Juanita Garza Date Clerk of the Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM This ____ day of ____________________, 20__ By: ___________________________________ Deputy Maricopa County Attorney