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. 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 Bryce Morgan at (916) 843-6336 or Bryce.Morgan@chp.ca.gov.
Upcoming SFST Classes
4/6 – 4/8/2026 – Glendale
Start Time: 04/06/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 04/08/2026 6:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Bryan Duncan via e-mail bduncan@glendaleca.gov. For more information, please call (818) 402-6681.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-106
Event Location: 131 N Isabel Street, Glendale, CA 91206.
4/7 – 4/8/2026 – Huntington Beach
Start Time: 04/07/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 04/08/2026 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: 1270-20290-25-073
Event Location: 18041 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 – Huntington Beach Senior Center at Central Park.
4/13 – 4/14/2026 – Galt
Start Time: 04/13/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 04/14/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Michael Little via e-mail mlittle@galtpd.com. For more information, please call (209) 744-6557 or (916) 220-1837.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-090
Event Location: 455 Industrial Drive, Galt, CA 95632 – Galt Police Department Community Training Room.
4/13 – 4/14/2026 – San Francisco***THIS CLASS IS FULL***
Start Time: 04/13/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 04/14/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to May Huang via e-mail may.huang@sfgov.org. For more information, please call (415) 401-4607.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-096
Event Location: 350 Amber Drive, San Francisco, CA 94131 - SFPD
4/20 – 4/22/2026 – Newport Beach ***CANCELLED***
Start Time: 04/20/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 04/22/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Matthew Wong via e-mail NDENVER@NBPD.ORG. For more information, please call (949) 644-3663.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-099
Event Location: 1600 Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92663 – Marina Park Community Center.
4/20 – 4/22/2026 – Rialto
Start Time: 04/20/2026 7:00 AM
End Time: 04/22/2026 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: 1270-20290-25-104
Event Location: 429 W Rialto Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376 – Rialto Police Department.
4/20 – 4/22/2026 – Oxnard
Start Time: 04/20/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 04/22/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Oscar Toraya via e-mail oscar.toraya@oxnardpd.org. For more information, please call (805) 385-7600 or (805) 415-1325.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-105
Event Location: 3001 Sturgis Road, Oxnard, CA 93030 – Oxnard Police Department Sturgis Annex.
4/22 – 4/24/2026 – Fairfield
Start Time: 04/22/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 04/24/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Christopher Beck via e-mail cbeck@fairfield.ca.gov. For more information, please call (707) 428-7082 or (707) 580-1091.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-085
Event Location: 1717 Rex Clift Lane, Fairfield, CA 94533.
5/4 – 5/5/2026 – Bakersfield
Start Time: 05/04/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 05/05/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Brandon Price via e-mail bprice@bakersfieldpd.us. For more information, please call (661) 448-5566.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-098
Event Location: 1301 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
5/11 – 5/13/2026 – Anaheim
Start Time: 5/11/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 05/13/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Lucy Mollica via e-mail lmollica@anaheim.net. For more information, please call (650) 573-2545.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-095
Event Location: 8201 E Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA 92808 – Anaheim Police Department East Substation.
5/12 – 5/14//2026 – Redwood City
Start Time: 5/12/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 05/14/2026 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@smcgov.org. For more information, please call (650) 573-2545.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-065
Event Location: 1300 Maple Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 – Maple Street Correctional Center Multi Use Room.
5/18 – 5/20/2026 – Mojave
Start Time: 05/18/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 05/20/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Brett Carroll via e-mail Brett.Carroll@chp.ca.gov. For more information, please call (661) 823-5500 or (661) 221-8460.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: Yes
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-100
Event Location: 1313 Highway 58, Mojave, CA 93501 - CHP Mojave Area Office.
5/21 – 5/22/2026 – Merced
Start Time: 05/21/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 05/22/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to David Drees via e-mail 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: 1270-20290-25-107
Event Location: 611 W 22nd Street, Merced, CA 95340.
5/28 – 5/29/2026 – Carlsbad
Start Time: 05/28/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 05/29/2026 5:00 PM
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form to Heather Hutchinson via e-mail heather.hutchinson@carlsbadca.gov. For more information, please call (442) 339-2181.
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Fee: No
Wet Lab: No
Pre-Requisites: None
POST CCN: 1270-20290-25-101
Event Location: 5750 Orion Way, Carlsbad, CA 92010
6/8 - 6/10/2026 – Tustin – Orange County Sheriff’s Department
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 – 6/16/2026 – San Luis Obispo
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 – 6/24/2026 – 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.
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.
8/24 – 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.
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.