ARIDE

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Course

Background:

​The Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) program was developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with input from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) and the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police.  ARIDE was created to address the gap in training between the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) Program.

ARIDE is intended to bridge the gap between these two programs by providing officers with general knowledge related to drug impairment and by promoting the use of DREs in states that have the DEC Program.  One of the more significant aspects of ARIDE is its review and required student demonstration of the SFST proficiency requirements.

​This course will train law enforcement officers to observe, identify, and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired drivers and impaired driving related traffic collisions.  This course will train other criminal justice professionals (prosecutors, toxicologists, etc.) to understand the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both and enable them to effectively work with law enforcement in order to reduce the number of impaired drivers and impaired driving related traffic collisions.

Course Description

This course is a 16 hour classroom course which includes instruction on:

  • SFST Review
  • The Seven Major Drug Categories
  •  Signs and Symptomology
  • Physiology of Drugs
  • Drug Combinations
  • Courtroom Testimony
  • Report Writing

 

Pre-requisites

In order to qualify for this course, prospective students must have successfully completed a minimum of 16 hours of a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified SFST course consisting of IACP/NHTSA approved SFST instruction.  Personnel should have experience using the SFSTs in order to understand and complete the course. Additionally, in order to be considered for training in the ARIDE program, a person must be employed under direct contact of a criminal justice agency or institution involved in providing training services to law enforcement agencies.

Registration

Upcoming classes may be found in the Schedule of Classes page under ARIDE.  In order to register for this course, students are required to electronically submit a Training Request (PDF) form as well as a copy of their SFST certificates to the course coordinator. An email with a name and POST ID number will not suffice to reserve a roster spot.

Fees & Costs

There is no registration fee to attend this course. If a facility use fee is charged by the hosting agency, it will be noted in the expanded course description. This course is funded through the California Office of Traffic Safety DRE Grant.  Travel reimbursement is not available for this course.

​Hosting

If your agency is interested in hosting this course at your training facility, please contact the ARIDE State Coordinator, Officer Jeremy Pierman at (916) 843-4377 @ JPierman@chp.ca.gov.

Upcoming ARIDE Classes

04/13 – 04/14/2026 – Monterey

Start Time: 04/13/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 04/14/2026 5:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Jamie Rios via e-mail jrios@chp.ca.gov.  For more information, please call (831) 219-0200 or (831) 229-8051.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-077

Event Location: 1870 Morse Drive, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 – Monterey Naval Post Graduate School.

4/16 – 4/17/2026 – Bishop

Start Time: 04/16/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 04/17/2026 5:00 PM

 

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

 

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Tristan Perusse via e-mail tristan.persusse@chp.ca.gov.  For more information, please call (760) 872-5150 or (916) 917-2535.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-086

Event Location: 960 Poleta Road, Bishop, CA 93514 – Bishop Fire Training Center.

4/18 – 4/19/2026 – Rancho Cucamonga

Start Time: 4/18/2026 7:00 AM

End Time: 4/19/2026 3:30 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Kasey Banuelos via e-mail Kbanuelos@chp.ca.gov.  For more information, please call (909) 980-3994 or (909) 731-2028.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-081

Event Location: 9530 Pittsburg Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 – California Highway Patrol Rancho Cucamonga area office.

4/23 – 4/24/2026 – Rialto

Start Time: 04/23/2026 7:00 AM

End Time: 04/24/2026 5:00 PM

 

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

 

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Daniel Smith via e-mail dsmith@rialtopd.com.  For more information, please call (909) 820-2515 or (909) 644-6025.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-074

Event Location: 429 W Rialto Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376 – Rialto Police Department.

4/25 – 4/26/2026 – Los Angeles

Start Time: 04/25/2026 7:00 AM

End Time: 04/25/2026 4:00 PM

 

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

 

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Jayson Siller via e-mail 38711@lapd.online.  For more information, please call (323) 276-2380 or (714) 553-2962.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-089

Event Location: 1880 N Academy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

4/27 – 4/28/2026 – Fairfield

Start Time: 04/27/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 04/28/2026 5:00 PM

 

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

 

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Christopher Beck via e-mail cbeck@fairfield.ca.gov.  For more information, please call (707) 428-7082 or (707) 580-1091.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-066

Event Location: 1717 Rex Clift Lane, Fairfield, CA 94533.

4/29 – 4/30/2026 – San Diego

Start Time: 04/29/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 04/30/2026 4:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Adolfo Moriel via e-mail AMoriel@chp.ca.gov.  For more information, please call (858) 293-6000 or (951) 764-4004.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-083

Event Location: 5902 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123.

5/7 – 5/8/2026 – Bakersfield

Start Time: 05/07/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 05/08/2026 5:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Matt Iturriria via e-mail MITURRIRIA@KERNDA.ORG.  For more information, please call (661) 448-2321.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-079

Event Location: 1301 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 – Bakersfield Police Department.

5/11 – 5/12/2026 – Oxnard

Start Time: 05/11/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 05/12/2026 5:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Jared McCoy via e-mail JMcCoy@chp.ca.gov.  For more information, please call (805) 770-4800.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-076

Event Location: 3001 Sturgis Road, Oxnard, CA 93030 – Oxnard Police Department.

5/11 – 5/12/2026 – San Diego

Start Time: 05/11/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 05/12/2026 4:00 PM

 

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

 

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Adolfo Moriel via e-mail AMoriel@chp.ca.gov.  For more information, please call (858) 293-6000 or (951) 764-4004.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-084

Event Location: 5902 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123.

5/21 – 5/22/2026 – La Canada Flintridge

Start Time: 05/21/2026 7:00 AM

End Time: 05/22/2026 4:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Nestor Garcia via e-mail NGARCIA@lasd.org.  For more information, please call (818) 878-5557 or (818) 669-5643.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-092

Event Location: One Civic Center Drive, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 – La Canada City Hall (818) 790-8880.

5/21 – 5/22/2026 – Mojave

Start Time: 05/21/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 05/22/2026 5:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Brett Carroll via e-mail Brett.Carroll@chp.ca.gov.  For more information, please call (661) 823-5500 or (661) 221-8460.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-082

Event Location: 1313 Highway 58, Mojave, CA 93501 - CHP Mojave Area Office.

6/6 – 6/7/2026 – Los Angeles

Start Time: 06/06/2026 7:00 AM

End Time: 06/07/2026 4:00 PM

 

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

 

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Jayson Siller via e-mail 38711@lapd.online.  For more information, please call (323) 276-2380 or (714) 553-2962.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-090

Event Location: 1880 N Academy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

6/11 – 6/12/2026 – Riverside

Start Time: 06/11/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 06/12/2026 5:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Amanda Beeman via e-mail abeeman@riversideca.gov.  For more information, please call (951) 826-8723.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-093

Event Location: 10540 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505 – Upstairs Training Room.

6/17 – 6/18/2026 – Irvine

Start Time: 06/17/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 06/18/2026 5:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Hal Larum via e-mail hlarum@cityofirvine.org.  For more information, please call (949) 300-3492.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-018
Event Location: 39 Shady Canyon Drive, Irvine, CA 92603 – Quail Hill community Center.

6/17 – 6/18/2026 – San Luis Obispo

Start Time: 06/17/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 06/18/2026 5:00 PM

 

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

 

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to George Berrios via e-mail gberrios@slocity.org.  For more information, please call (805) 781-7341 or (805) 310-1243.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-067

Event Location: 864 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

6/18 – 6/19/2026 – Rialto

Start Time: 06/18/2026 7:00 AM

End Time: 06/19/2026 5:00 PM

 

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

 

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Daniel Smith via e-mail dsmith@rialtopd.com.  For more information, please call (909) 820-2515 or (909) 644-6025.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-075

Event Location: 429 W Rialto Avenue, CA 92376 – Rialto Police Department.

6/28 – 6/29/2026 – Los Angeles

Start Time: 06/28/2026 7:00 AM

End Time: 06/29/2026 4:00 PM

 

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

 

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Jayson Siller via e-mail 38711@lapd.online.  For more information, please call (323) 276-2380 or (714) 553-2962.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-091

Event Location: 1880 N Academy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

7/16 – 7/17/2026 – Laguna Niguel - OCSD

Start Time: 07/16/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 07/17/2026 5:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Elliot Rubright via e-mail Erubright@ocsheriff.gov.  For more information, please call (714) 912-3388.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-26-002

Event Location: 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 – Laguna Niguel City Hall.

7/22 – 7/23/2026 – Chico

Start Time: 07/22/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 07/23/2026 5:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Gavin Hursh via e-mail: ghursh@chp.ca.gov.  For more information, please call (530) 332-2800 or (916) 240-4444.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-26-007

Event Location: 413 Southgate Avenue, Chico, CA  95928 – CHP – Chico Area Office.

8/12 – 8/13/2026 – Rancho Cordova

Start Time: 08/12/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 08/13/2026 5:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Maisie Webber via e-mail Maisie.Webber@chp.ca.gov.  For more information, please call (916) 843-4358.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-26-008

Event Location: 2897 Kilgore Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 – Rancho Cordova Police Department Conference Room.

8/13 – 8/14/2026 – Redding

Start Time: 08/13/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 08/14/2026 4:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Aaron McLain via e-mail: aaron.mclain@chp.ca.gov.  For more information, please call (530) 225-0500 or (530) 276-1860.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-26-006

Event Location: 4300 Caterpillar Road, Redding, CA  96003 – SHIELD Training Center.  

10/12 – 10/13/2026 – Redwood City

Start Time: 10/12/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 10/13/2026 5:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Katlin Olesky via e-mail kolesky@smcgov.org.  For more information, please call (650) 573-2545.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-26-003

Event Location: 1300 Maple Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 – Maple Street Correctional Center Multi Use Room.

10/28 – 10/29/2026 – Gilroy

Start Time: 10/28/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 10/29/2026 5:00 PM

 

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

 

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Raul Razo via e-mail raul.razo@cityofgilroy.org.  For more information, please call (408) 846-0521or (408) 500-8247.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-26-005

Event Location: 7301 Hanna Street. Gilroy, CA 95020 – Gilroy Police Department Community Room.

11/17 – 11/18/2026 – Irvine

Start Time: 11/17/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 11/18/2026 5:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Sgt. Hal Larum via e-mail hlarum@cityofirvine.org.  For more information, please call (949) 300-3492.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-26-001

Event Location: 39 Shady Canyon Drive, Irvine, CA 92603 – Quail Hill Community Center.

12/7 – 12/8/2026 – Redwood City

Start Time: 12/07/2026 8:00 AM

End Time: 12/08/2026 5:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Class Description:  To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Katlin Olesky via e-mail kolesky@smcgov.org.  For more information, please call (650) 573-2545.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-26-004

Event Location: 1300 Maple Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 – Maple Street Correctional Center Multi Use Room.