Integrity Shield Consulting, LLC

08/20/2026

🚨 If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI.

As summer winds down and Labor Day approaches, Integrity Shield Consulting is reminding everyone that drug-impaired driving puts drivers, passengers, and everyone on the road at risk.

From August 19 through September 7, 2026, NHTSA's national high-visibility enforcement campaign will raise awareness about the consequences of drug-impaired driving, supported by increased law enforcement efforts.

Whether impairment comes from ma*****na, certain prescription medications, or other drugs, the message is simple: if you’re impaired, don’t drive.

🚗 Plan for a sober ride.
🔑 Give your keys to a sober driver.
📱 Use a rideshare, taxi, or public transportation.
🏠 If necessary, stay where you are.

A safe end to summer starts with making the right choice before getting behind the wheel.

If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI.


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08/12/2026

Nearly 1 in 5 workers tested positive for drugs in 2025, according to new Quest Diagnostics data, with ma*****na driving much of the increase.

But here’s the important question for employers:

Does a positive drug test mean an employee was impaired at work?

Not necessarily.

Cannabis presents a unique challenge in today’s workplace. Ma*****na is legal for recreational use in New Mexico, and some testing methods can detect prior use long after the impairing effects have passed. A positive test may tell you that a substance was used. It does not necessarily tell you what an employee’s condition was while they were on the job.

That distinction matters for BOTH employers and employees.

Employers have a responsibility to maintain a safe workplace and address employees who are impaired on the job. Employees also deserve employment decisions based on sound policies, properly documented observations, and the facts surrounding what actually occurred in the workplace.

That’s where supervisor training becomes critical.

Integrity Shield Consulting trains supervisors and employers to recognize and document the observable signs and symptoms of possible impairment so they can respond appropriately, consistently, and confidently.

Drug testing can be one piece of the puzzle. Knowing what to observe, what to document, and what to do next is another.

Want to better prepare your supervisors to recognize possible workplace impairment?

Visit Integrity Shield Consulting or contact us at [email protected] to learn more about our impairment recognition and supervisor training classes.

A new report finds nearly 1 in 5 workers tested positive for illicit drugs last year, as increased ma*****na use drove up “persistent long-term” substance abuse across the workforce.

07/30/2026

Last week, the New Mexico Drug Recognition Expert (NMDRE) Program had the privilege of delivering Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training in Bloomfield, New Mexico.

Congratulations to the 24 New Mexico law enforcement officers and prosecutors who successfully completed the course, representing six different law enforcement agencies from across northwest New Mexico. Your commitment to improving impaired driving enforcement helps make New Mexico's roads safer for everyone.

A special thank you to the Bloomfield Police Department - New Mexico for graciously hosting this training. We truly appreciate your partnership and support in advancing traffic safety throughout our state. We look forward to working with you again!

So, what is ARIDE?

ARIDE bridges the gap between Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program by providing officers with additional knowledge and skills to recognize signs of impairment caused by drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both. The course also helps prosecutors better understand impaired driving investigations, strengthening impaired driving cases from the roadside to the courtroom.

Best of all, ARIDE is provided free of charge to New Mexico law enforcement officers and prosecutors thanks to funding from a grant through the NMDOT.

There are still seats available for our upcoming ARIDE course in Carlsbad on Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24, but registration closes soon. The deadline to register is Monday, July 20, at 5:00 p.m. MDT.

To learn more or register, visit:
https://integrityshieldnm.com/ARIDE

05/29/2026

As cannabis laws continue to change, employers are being challenged to balance employee rights with workplace safety.

When questions arise about possible impairment, supervisors need the knowledge and confidence to respond appropriately.

Integrity Shield’s Workplace Impairment Recognition Training provides supervisors, managers, and HR professionals with practical tools to recognize, document, and address potential impairment in a fair and defensible manner.

Learn more: https://integrityshieldnm.com

If you have a Good Question you’d like us to try to answer, send it to [email protected].

05/06/2026

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month; a reminder that roadway safety is everyone’s responsibility. 🏍️

At Integrity Shield Consulting, we’re committed to supporting safer roads through specialized law enforcement training, including advanced education focused on identifying and addressing drug-impaired driving.

Drivers: look twice, give riders space, and help keep New Mexico roads safe for everyone.

To learn more about our law enforcement training programs, visit www.integirtyshieldnm.com

04/08/2026

We’re excited to share that Integrity Shield Consulting, LLC is now an Associate Member of the Governors Highway Safety Association!

GHSA leads nationwide efforts to reduce roadway deaths and injuries, which aligns directly with our mission of advancing traffic safety and impairment recognition

We’re proud to be part of this network and look forward to contributing to safer roads here in New Mexico and across the country

Learn more https://www.ghsa.org/
Our mission https://integrityshieldnm.com/about

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A warm welcome to GHSA's many new Associate Members who have joined our mission to end roadway deaths and injuries!

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