DPS Law Enforcement Training Courses
To sign up for a course, contact the host coordinator.
Drug Evaluation and Classification (aka: DRE School) - 72 POST credits
October 24-November 3, 2016
0800-1700 daily
Contact: Lieutenant Don Marose don.marose@state.mn.us
Location: White Bear Lake, MN
Certification location and dates TBD.
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) - 16 POST credits
This 16-hour course will guide police officers through the traffic stop, the face-to-face interview, SFSTs, processing, report writing, and courtroom testimony. By incorporating classroom, dry run, and practical exercises, officers will be better prepared to detect and remove impaired drivers.
Class Schedule
October 5 from 1000-1800 and October 14 from 1200-2000
Contact: Adam Dupic Adam.Dupic@ci.owatonna.mn.us
Location: Owatonna PD
October 5-6
0800-1700
Contact: Roxanne Klink Roxanne.Klink@co.anoka.mn.us
Location: Anoka Archery Center
November 21-22
Contact: Greg Nadeau gnadeau@ci.hutchinson.mn.us
Location: Hutchinson PD
SFST-DWI Update - 4 POST credits
This four-hour course will discuss the ever changing DWI law, the newest and most relevant court cases affecting law enforcement procedures, tips on solidifying your DWI case, and a refresher of SFST skills and techniques.
This is a refresher for those officers that have previously attended the 16-hour SFST course.
Class Schedule
September 29
0800-1200
Contact: Sgt. Dave Windels dwindels@elkrivermn.gov 763-635-1209
Location: Elk River EOC
October 3
Contact: Sgt. Joe Sadler jsadler@ci.blaine.mn.us
Location: Blaine PD
October 17
0800-1200
Contact: Sgt. Dave Windels dwindels@elkrivermn.gov 763-635-1209
Location: Elk River EOC
November 15
1300-1700
Contact: Don Marose at don.marose@state.mn.us
Location: Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center in conjunction with TZD Conference
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) "Day Three" - 9 POST credits
This course will instruct officers on the difference between alcohol and drug impaired drivers; how they are detected and what can be expected. Officers will learn the observable signs of seven major drug categories, medical conditions that mimic drug influence, and what they will see when they encounter drivers under the influence of specific drugs. This course is a prerequisite for those attending DRE School.
This course is taught in conjunction with SFST training. If SFST is not taught immediately preceding this course, ARIDE "Stand Alone" should be the course instructed (see below).
Class Schedule
October 7
0800-1800
Contact: Roxanne Klink Roxanne.Klink@co.anoka.mn.us
Location: Anoka County Sheriff's Office - 13301 Hanson Blvd.
October 13
0800-1800
Contact: Shannon Riggle sriggle@co.ottertail.mn.us 218-332-5538
Location: Fergus Falls PD
October 19
1000-1800
Contact: Adam Dupic Adam.Dupic@ci.owatonna.mn.us
Location: Owatonna PD
November 23
Contact: Greg Nadeau gnadeau@ci.hutchinson.mn.us
Location: Hutchinson PD
ARIDE On-line - 6 POST credits
This course will instruct officers on the difference between alcohol and drug impaired drivers; how they are detected and what can be expected. Officers will learn the observable signs of seven major drug categories, medical conditions that mimic drug influence, and what they will see when they encounter drivers under the influence of specific drugs. This course may be used as ARIDE refresher.
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) "Stand Alone" 14 POST credits
This course will instruct officers on the difference between alcohol and drug impaired drivers; how they are detected and what can be expected. Officers will review the SFSTs, and will learn the observable signs of seven major drug categories, medical conditions that mimic drug influence, and what they will see when they encounter drivers under the influence of specific drugs. This course is a prerequisite for those attending DRE School.
Class Schedule
Occupant Protection Usage & Enforcement (OPUE) - 3 POST credits
This three-hour course will address seat belt, child restraint and air bag history and development. Officers will learn the engineering designs that make these safety devices an important part of motor vehicles. Officers will be guided through the specifics about these safety devices and how they are protected both when they are occupants as well as when they respond to crashes. Officers will discuss enforcement techniques and requirements.
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Basic Lidar Operator - 4 POST credits
This 4 hour class is broken down into two phases designed for the officer to learn basic LIDAR operation. The first phase is a 3-hour block of instruction given in a classroom environment. This gives the officer basic operator information. Phase two is conducted in the field with hands on operation of the LIDAR unit and includes operation and testing procedures.
November 9, 2016 1300-1700
Training location:
1110 Centre Point Curve Suite 130
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
March 29, 2016 1300-1700
Training Location:
Wabasha County Sheriff's Office
848 17th St. East Suite #1
Wabasha, MN 55981
Basic Radar Operator - 4 POST credits
This class is 4 hours consisting of classroom instruction designed for the current operator to refresh their skills in basic radar operation.
November 9, 2016
0800-1200
Training location:
1110 Centre Point Curve Suite 130
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Commercial Motor Vehicle Training - 4 POST credits
The four-hour course offered by the Commercial Vehicle Section of the State Patrol deals with making “probable-cause (PC)” traffic stops of large commercial motor vehicles.
Minnesota’s regulatory scheme regarding CMVs can be a complicated minefield for an officer. This course provides easy-to-follow tips for wading through regulations. Course also makes it easy for officers to interact intelligently with CMVs and their drivers. It can be delivered anywhere and requires very little technical setup.
Contact: Sgt. Jay Sletten, Minnesota State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Section, (651) 405-6198.
Child Passenger Safety Training