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
Upcoming classes may be found in the Schedule of Classes page under SFST. To register for this course, students are required to electronically submit a Training Request form (CHP522) to the course coordinator identified in the class description below. An email with a name and POST ID number will not suffice to reserve a spot in this class.
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 Impaired Driving Section at (916) 843-4360 or DRE@chp.ca.gov.
Upcoming SFST Classes
6/8 – 6/10/2026 – Riverside
Start Time: 06/08/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 06/10/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Jeff Derouin via e-mail jderouin@riversideca.gov. For more information, please call (951) 826-8722 or (951) 295-7119.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-109
Event Location: 10540 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505 – Upstairs Training Room.
6/8 - 6/10/2026 – Tustin – Orange County Sheriff’s Department ***THIS CLASS IS FULL***
Start Time: 06/08/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 06/10/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Elliot Rubright via e-mail Erubright@ocsheriff.gov. For more information, please call (714) 912-3388.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-091
Event Location: 1382 Bell Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780 – Real Time Operations Center (RTOC).
6/15 – 6/17/2026 – Rialto
Start Time: 06/15/2026 7:00 AM
End Time: 06/17/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Daniel Smith via e-mail dsmith@rialtopd.com. For more information, please call (909) 820-2515 or (909) 644-6025.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-112
Event Location: 429 W. Rialto Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376 – Rialto Police Department.
6/15 – 6/16/2026 – San Luis Obispo ***THIS CLASS IS FULL***
Start Time: 06/15/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 06/16/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to George Berrios via e-mail gberrios@slocity.org. For more information, please call (805) 781-7341.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-083
Event Location: 864 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
6/22 – 6/23/2026 – Rohnert Park
Start Time: 06/22/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 06/23/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to the class coordinator Anthony Savas via e-mail at asavas@rpcity.org. For more information, please call (707) 588-3509 or (805) 750-6056.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-117
Event Location: 500 City Center Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 – Rohnert Park DPS
6/22 – 6/24/2026 – Pittsburg
Start Time: 06/22/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 6/24/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Gerrit Van Rooyen via e-mail GVANROOYEN@PITTSBURGCA.GOV. For more information, please call (925) 252-6950 or (925) 597-7415.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-058
Event Location: 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 – City of Pittsburg Council Chambers (Third Floor).
6/22 – 6/24/2026 – Simi Valley
Start Time: 06/22/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 06/24/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Kathi Borovay via e-mail kborovay@simivalley.org. For more information, please call (805) 583-6942.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-102
Event Location: 3901 Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063 – EOC Meeting Room.
6/25 – 6/26/2026 – Stockton
Start Time: 06/25/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 06/26/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to the class coordinator Christopher Gilley via e-mail at Christopher.Gilly@Stocktonca.gov. For more information, please call (209) 200-0797.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-118
Event Location: 22 E. Weber Avenue rm #166, Stockton, CA 95202
7/13 – 7/15/2026 – Anaheim
Start Time: 07/13/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 07/15/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to the class coordinator Lucy Mollica via e-mail at lmollica@anaheim.net. For more information, please call (714) 765-3862.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-26-011
Event Location: 8201 E Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA 92808 – Anaheim Police Department East Substation.
7/16 – 7/17/2026 – Merced
Start Time: 07/16/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 07/17/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to the class coordinator David Drees via e-mail at DREESD@CITYOFMERCED.GOV. For more information, please call (209) 769-7442.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-26-012
Event Location: 611 W. 22nd Street, Merced, CA 95340
7/22 – 7/24/2026 – Fullerton
Start Time: 7/22/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 07/24/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to the class coordinator Patricia Arevalo-Odom via e-mail at parevalo@fullertonpd.org. For more information, please call (714) 738-6749.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-26-008
Event Location: 237 W. Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832 – Fullerton Police Department Mural Room.
8/4 – 8/6/2026 – Irvine
Start Time: 08/04/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 08/06/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Sgt. Hal Larum via e-mail hlarum@cityofirvine.org. For more information, please call (949) 300-3492.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-26-001
Event Location: 39 Shady Canyon Drive, Irvine, CA 92603 – Quail Hill Community Center.
8/4 – 8/5/2026 – San Bernardino
Start Time: 08/04/2026 7:00 AM
End Time: 08/05/2026 3:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Trey Roberts via e-mail roberts_tr@sbcity.org. For more information, please call (909) 998-3779 or (951) 532-2843.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-26-005
Event Location: 710 N D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401 – San Bernardino Police Department.
8/6 – 8/7/2026 – Redding
Start Time: 08/06/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 08/07/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to the class coordinator Brent Lemler via e-mail at BLEMLER@CITYOFREDDING.GOV. For more information, please call (530) 225-4200 or (530) 768-3133.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-26-014
Event Location: 4300 Caterpillar Road Room #1, Redding, CA 96003 – Sheild Training Center.
8/10 – 8/11/2026 – Rancho Cordova
Start Time: 08/10/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 08/11/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Maisie Webber via e-mail Maisie.Webber@chp.ca.gov. For more information, please call (916) 843-4358.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-26 006
Event Location: 2897 Kilgore Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 – Rancho Cordova Police Department Conference Room.
8/11 – 8/12/2026 – Huntington Beach
Start Time: 08/11/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 08/12/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Cameron Houlston via e-mail LHUNTER@HBPD.ORG. For more information, please call (714) 536-5629.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-26-007
Event Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 – Huntington Beach Public Library.
8/11 – 8/12/2026 – South Lake Tahoe
Start Time: 08/11/2026 0800
End Time: 08/12/2026 1700
Description: To register for this class please click on the link below. Upon completion of your registration, please send your completed CHP 522 to 30ImpairedDriving@chp.ca.gov and upon receipt, your student’s place in the class will be confirmed. For more information, please contact Lt. Matt Gutierrez at (916) 843-3036.
To register click link here: REGISTRATION
Event Description:
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: NONE
POST CCN: 1270-20290-26-013
Event Location: 4130 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 – Margaritaville Resort.
8/24 – 8/26/2026 – Aliso Viejo
Start Time: 08/24/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 08/26/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Elliott Rubright via e-mail Erubright@ocsheriff.gov. For more information, please call (714) 912-3388.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-26-002
Event Location: 100 Park Avenue, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 – Aliso Viejo Ranch.
8/25 – 8/26/2026 – Novato
Start Time: 08/25/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 08/26/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to the class coordinator Bryce Morgan via e-mail at bryce.morgan@chp.ca.gov. For more information, please call (279) 224-6336.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-26-010
Event Location: 909 Machin Avenue, Navato, CA 94945.
10/19 – 10/21/2026 – Redwood City
Start Time: 10/19/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 10/21/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Katlin Olesky via e-mail kolesky@smc.gov. For more information, please call (650) 573-2545.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-26-003
Event Location: 1300 Maple Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 – Maple Street Correctional center Multi Use Room.
10/26 – 10/27/2026 – Gilroy
Start Time: 10/26/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 10/27/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Raul Razo via e-mail raul.razo@cityofgilroy.org. For more information, please call (408) 846-0521 or (846) 500-8247.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-26-004
Event Location: 7301 Hanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 – Gilroy Police Department Community Room.