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SFST

 Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Course

​Background:

In the 1970s, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began sponsoring research studies into the development of standardized tests for law enforcement officers to use to evaluate levels of impairment in drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs or driving while intoxicated (DWI).  A number of tests were studied, and some of them were validated by the studies as being accurate indicators of impairment. 

The Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) course, also known as the DUI or DWI Detection course,  is a comprehensive course that is designed to increase the student's ability to detect impairment in drivers.  The fundamental purpose of this training course is to foster DWI deterrence, i.e., to dissuade people from driving while impaired by increasing the odds that they will be arrested and convicted. SFST training focuses on the three-phases of the DUI/DWI detection investigation, and especially on the battery of three tests that were validated by NHTSA in their studies. Students in this class learn how to recognize and document the presence or lack of clues from each test that indicate impairment in suspected DUI subjects. Successful completion of this class has resulted in attendees' improved ability to remove impaired drivers from California's roadways.

Course Description:

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

  • NHTSA Studies
  • General Deterrence
  • Physiology
  • Vehicle Code Review
  • Detection as a Three-Phase Process
  • Processing the Arrested Subject
  • Courtroom Testimony
  • SFST Instruction & Proficiency Testing
  • Report Writing

Pre-requisites:

In order to be considered for training in the SFST 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:

In order to register for this course, students are required to electronically submit a Training Request form 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 SFST State Coordinator, Officer Randy Brunson at (916) 843-3344 or Randy.Brunson@chp.ca.gov. 

 Upcoming SFST Classes

 

 

SFST Class- Oceanside SFST Class- Oceanside12/13/2023 4:00:00 PM12/15/2023 1:00:00 AMTo register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Jeffrey Killion via e-mail at JKillion@oceansideca.org. For questions, please call (760) 435-4615.3855 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058<p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request </a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 20<br></p><p>Fee: No<br></p><p>Wet Lab: No<br></p><p>Pre- Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CNN: 1270-20290-23-054<br></p>
SFST Class - Joshua TreeSFST Class - Joshua Tree12/21/2023 4:00:00 PM12/23/2023 1:00:00 AMTo register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Joan Griffin via e-mail JoanGriffin@chp.ca.gov. For questions, please call (760) 366-3707.San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Morongo Basin Station- 63665 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252<p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">​Training Request</a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 24<br></p><p>Fee: No<br></p><p>Wet Lab: No<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CNN: 1270-20290-23-056<br><br></p>
SFST Class - OxnardSFST Class - Oxnard1/2/2024 4:00:00 PM1/5/2024 1:00:00 AMTo register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Raul Camacho via e-mail at Raul.camacho@oxnardpd.org. For questions, please call (805) 385-7600.Oxnard Police Department - 3001 Sturgis Road Oxnard, CA 93030<p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">​Training Request Form</a></p><p>MAX Class Size: 25<br></p><p>Fee: No</p><p>Wet Lab: Yes<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None</p><p>POST CCN: 1270-20290-23-049<br></p>
***CLASS IS FULL***SFST Class - Pittsburg***CLASS IS FULL***SFST Class - Pittsburg1/9/2024 4:00:00 PM1/12/2024 1:00:00 AM***CLASS IS FULL***To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Gerrit Van Rooyen via e-mail at gvanrooyen@pittsburgca.gov. For more information, please call (925) 252-6950. Pittsburg Police Department, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565<p>​<a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request Form </a><br></p><p><br>Max Class Size: 20<br></p><p><br>Fee: No</p><p><br>Wet Lab: Yes<br></p><p><br>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p><p><br>POST CCN: 1270-20290-23-047<br></p>
SFST Class - OrangeSFST Class - Orange1/15/2024 4:00:00 PM1/18/2024 1:00:00 AMTo register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Bryce Nielsen via e-mail at BNielsen@orangepd.org. For questions, please call (714) 744-7460.Orange Police Dpt.- 1107 N. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92867 - Emergency Operations Center (EOC)<p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request Form</a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 20<br></p><p>Fee: No<br></p><p>Wet Lab: Yes<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CCN: 1270-20290-23-042<br></p>
SFST Class - WheatlandSFST Class - Wheatland1/18/2024 4:00:00 PM1/20/2024 1:00:00 AMTo register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Randy Brunson via e-mail at Randy.Brunson@chp.ca.gov. For questions, please call (916) 843-3344.Wheatland Community Center at Tom Abe Park- 101 C Street, Wheatland, CA 95692<p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request </a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 25<br></p><p>Fee: No</p><p>Wet Lab: No<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CCN: 1270-20290-23-050<br></p>
***CLASS IS FULL ***SFST Class - Tulare***CLASS IS FULL ***SFST Class - Tulare1/23/2024 4:00:00 PM1/25/2024 1:00:00 AM***CLASS IS FULL ***To register for this class please submit a Training Request form to Matt Halvorson via e-mail at MHalvorson@chp.ca.gov. For questions, please send a message to the above or call (559) 705-2200.COS Tulare Campus- 4999 E. Bardsley, Tulare, CA 93274 (Room B223)<p>​<a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request</a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 20<br></p><p>Fee: No</p><p>Wet Lab: No<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p>
SFST Class -FullertonSFST Class -Fullerton1/24/2024 4:00:00 PM1/27/2024 1:00:00 AMTo register for this class please submit a Training Request form to Patricia Arevalo-Odom via e-mail at parevalo@fullertonpd.org. For questions, please send a message to the above or call (714) 738-6749.Fullerton Police Department Mural Room- 237 W. Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832<p>​Training Request 066 <br></p><p>Max Class Size: 25<br></p><p>Fee: No<br></p><p>Wet Lab: Yes<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CNN: 1270-20290-23-018<br><br></p>
SFST Class - HollisterSFST Class - Hollister1/29/2024 4:00:00 PM2/1/2024 1:00:00 AMTo register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Bo Leland via e-mail BLeland@police.hollister.ca.us. For questions, please call (831) 638-4131. Hollister Police Department (Training Room) - 395 Apollo Way, Hollister, CA 95023 <p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">​Training Request </a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 30<br></p><p>Fee: No<br></p><p>Wet Lab: Yes<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CNN: 1270-23-20290-062<br><br></p>
***CANCELLED***SFST Class - Riverside***CANCELLED***SFST Class - Riverside1/30/2024 4:00:00 PM2/2/2024 1:00:00 AM***CANCELED***To register for this class please submit a Training Request form to Jeff Derouin via e-mail at JDerouin@riversideca.gov. For questions, please call (951) 826-8722.10540 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505/ Upstairs Training Room <p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">​​</a>***CANCELED***</p><p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request Form</a></p><p>Max Class Size: 15</p><p>Fee: No<br></p><p>Wet Lab: Yes<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p>
SFST Class - Huntington BeachSFST Class - Huntington Beach1/31/2024 4:00:00 PM2/2/2024 1:00:00 AMTo register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Cameron Houlston via e-mail at LHunter@hbpd.org. For more information, please call (714) 536-5629.Huntington Beach Senior Center- 18041 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648<p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request 066</a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 25<br></p><p>Fee: No<br></p><p>Wet Lab: No<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CCN: 1270-20290-23-048<br></p>
***CLASS IS FULL***SFST Class - Tulare***CLASS IS FULL***SFST Class - Tulare2/7/2024 4:00:00 PM2/9/2024 1:00:00 AM***CLASS IS FULL***To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Matt Halvorson via e-mail at MHalvorson@chp.ca.gov. For more information, please call (559) 705-2200.COS Tulare Campus- 4999 E. Bardsley, Tulare, CA 93274 (Room B223)<p>***CLASS IS FULL***<br></p><p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request Form</a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 20<br></p><p>Fee: No</p><p>Wet Lab: No<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CCN: 1270-20290-23-058<br><br></p>
SFST Class - CampbellSFST Class - Campbell2/26/2024 4:00:00 PM2/28/2024 1:00:00 AMTo register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Randy Brunson via e-mail at Randy.Brunson@chp.ca.gov. For more information, please call (916) 843-3344. Campbell Community Center- 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 (Room Q84)<p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request Form </a><br></p><p>Max Class: 25<br></p><p>Fee: No</p><p>Wet Lab: No<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CCN: 1270-20290-23-055<br></p>
SFST Class - LathropSFST Class - Lathrop2/28/2024 4:00:00 PM3/1/2024 1:00:00 AMTo register for this class please complete the CHP 522, Training Request form and return it to Randy Brunson at Randy.Brunson@chp.ca.gov. For more information please call (916) 843-3344.Lathrop Police Department- 940 River Islands Parkway, Lathrop, CA 95330<p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request Form</a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 25<br></p><p>Fee: No</p><p>Wet Lab: No<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CCN: 1270-20290-23-052<br></p>
***CLASS IS FULL***SFST Class - Citrus Heights***CLASS IS FULL***SFST Class - Citrus Heights3/6/2024 4:00:00 PM3/8/2024 1:00:00 AM***CLASS IS FULL***To register for this class please submit a Training Request form to Randy Brunson via e-mail at Rany.Brunson@chp.ca.gov. For questions, please send a message to the above address or call (916) 843-3344. Citrus Heights City Hall- 6360 Fountain Square Dr., Citrus Heights, CA 95621<p>***CLASS IS FULL***<br></p><p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request Form </a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 30<br></p><p>Fee: No<br></p><p>Wet Lab: No<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CNN: 1270-20290-23-061<br></p>
SFST Class - CarlsbadSFST Class - Carlsbad3/11/2024 3:00:00 PM3/14/2024 12:00:00 AMTo register for this class please submit a Training Request form to Heather Hutchinson via e-mail at Heather.Hutchinson@carlsbadca.gov. For questions, please call (442) 339-2181.Carlsbad Safety Training Center- 5750 Orion Street, Carsbad, CA 92010<p>​<a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request Form</a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 20<br></p><p>Fee: No<br></p><p>Wet Lab: Yes<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CCN: 1270-20290-23-044<br></p>
SFST Class - AnaheimSFST Class - Anaheim3/11/2024 3:00:00 PM3/14/2024 12:00:00 AMTo register for this class please submit a Training Request form to Lucy Mollica via e-mail at LMollica@anaheim.net. For more information, please call (714) 765-3862.East Anaheim Community Center- 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA 92808<p>​<a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request 066</a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 30<br></p><p>Fee: No</p><p>Wet Lab: Yes<br></p><p>Pre- Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CNN: 1270-20290-023-041<br></p>
SFST Class - IrvineSFST Class - Irvine3/12/2024 3:00:00 PM3/15/2024 12:00:00 AMTo register for this class please submit a Training Request form to Justin Ortega via e-mail at jortega@cityofirvine.org. For more information, please call (929) 724-7000.Quail Hill Community Center- 39 Shady Canyon Drive Irvine, CA 92603<p>​<a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request</a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 30<br></p><p>Fee: No</p><p>Wet Lab: Yes<br></p><p>Pre- Requisites: None<br></p><p>POST CNN: 1270-20290-23-060<br></p>
SFST Instructor Class - RiversideSFST Instructor Class - Riverside3/25/2024 3:00:00 PM3/30/2024 12:00:00 AMTo register for this class, complete a CHP 522, Training Request form along with the SFST Instructor Application. E-mail both along with your SFST certificate to Michael Phillips at michphillips@chp.ca.gov. For questions call (916) 843-4378.Riverside Police Department Magnolia Station- 10540 Magnolia Avenue Ste B, Riverside, CA 92503<p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">​​CHP 522, Training Request</a><br></p><p><a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=76bdb9c2-3652-4bd5-b330-1eb3d8127efd&TermSetId=60be2733-c40e-4f75-96cc-b67d4d71e190&TermId=506fa83b-857f-418e-a7b0-86fc2aad06f0" target="_blank">SFST Instructor Application</a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 10<br></p><p>Fee: No<br></p><p>Wet Lab: No<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: SFST<br></p><p>POST CCN: 1270-20291-23-004<br><br></p>
SFST Instructor Class - Glendale SFST Instructor Class - Glendale 7/8/2024 3:00:00 PM7/12/2024 12:00:00 AMTo register for this class, complete a CHP 522, Training Request form, along with the SFST Instsructor Application. E-mail both along with your SFST certificate to Michael Phillips at michphillips@chp.ca.gov. For questions call (916) 843-4360. Glendale PD - 131 N. Isabel Street, Glendale, CA 91206<p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">CHP 522, Training Request</a><br></p><p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/SFST%20Instructor%20Form.pdf" target="_blank">SFST Instructor Application</a></p><p>Max Class Size: 10<br></p><p>Fee: No</p><p>Wet Lab: No<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=76bdb9c2-3652-4bd5-b330-1eb3d8127efd&TermSetId=60be2733-c40e-4f75-96cc-b67d4d71e190&TermId=6f34a449-1e0e-409b-b292-80d99838059c" target="_blank">SFST</a><br></p>
SFST Class - GilroySFST Class - Gilroy10/21/2024 3:00:00 PM10/23/2024 12:00:00 AMTo register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Annette Romero via email at Annette.Romero@cityofgilroy.org. For more information, please call (408) 846-0377.Gilroy Police Department- 7301 Hanna St., Gilroy, CA 95020<p><a href="/ImpairedDrivingSite/Documents/Training%20Request%20066%20Rev%202-18.pdf" target="_blank">Training Request Form</a><br></p><p>Max Class Size: 35<br></p><p>Fee: No<br></p><p>Wet Lab: No<br></p><p>Pre-Requisites: None<br></p>

 
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