DPS Law Enforcement Training Courses
To sign up for a course, contact the host coordinator.
SFST participant manual:
ARIDE participant manual:
Drug Evaluation and Classification (aka: DRE School) - 72 POST credits
Drug Evaluation and Classification (DECP) training is a very comprehensive course that utilizes classroom, hands-on, and practical exercises to insure that Drug Recognition Evaluators candidates are well prepared to use the skills necessary to perform the duties of a DRE. Certification training dates are pending. All equipment, supplies, housing, and travel costs are paid.
Next School: January 13-17 & 21-24 2025 - Maple Grove, MN
Application perior: TBD
DRE School Application.pdf
DRE Class Details.pdf
DRE training and certification.doc
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
Date: November 19-20, 2024
Time: 1400-2200
Location: South Lake Minnetonka PD - 24150 Smithtown Road, Shorewood, MN 55331
Class Sign-Up: Sgt. Adam Moore - amoore@southlakepd.com
Date: December 11-12, 2024
Time: 0800-1600
Location: 613 Minnesota Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Class Sign-Up: Officer T. Korinta - tkorinta@ci.bemidji.mn.us
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
Date: November 18, 2024
Time: 0800-1200
Location: Richard H Rowan Training Facility - 600 N Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN
Class Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/BD4gC7tfPb9G6Np7A
Date: January 24, 2025
Time: 1800-2200
Location: Richard H Rowan Training Facility - 600 N Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN
Class Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/2NYyooP5DNNsQ1oDA
Date: June 24, 2025
Time: 0800-1200
Location: Richard H Rowan Training Facility - 600 N Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN
Class Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/2NYyooP5DNNsQ1oDA
Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 1800-2200
Location: Richard H Rowan Training Facility - 600 N Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN
Class Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/2NYyooP5DNNsQ1oDA
Date: October 14, 2025
Time: 0800-1200
Location: Richard H Rowan Training Facility - 600 N Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN
Class Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/2NYyooP5DNNsQ1oDA
ARIDE Refresher
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 self-paced and takes approximately 4 hours. For POST Credits, please send your certificate and POST number to Sgt. Tyler Milless at Tyler.Milless@state.mn.us. Post rosters will be sent once a month.
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
Date: December 12-13, 2024
Time: 0800-1700 (12th), 0800-1500 (13th)
Location: Redwood County LEC - 303 E 3rd Street, Redwood Falls, MN
Class Sign-Up: Chief Deputy Torgerson - katelyn_T@co.redwood.mn.us - 507-637-1318
Date: February 18-19, 2025
Time: 0800-1600
Location: Richard H Rowan Training Facility - 600 N Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN
Class Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/5yAS1aneFo3sY5cj8
Date: May 19-20, 2025
Time: 1400-2200
Location: South Lake Minnetonka PD - 24150 Smithtown Road, Shorewood, MN 55331
Class Sign-Up: Sgt. Adam Moore - amoore@southlakepd.com
Law Enforcement Phlebotomist - 32 POST credits
Phlebotomy is the act of drawing blood for either testing or transfusion. The purpose of this training is to prepare POST licensed law enforcement professionals to successfully obtain blood samples from DWI arrestees pursuant to Minnesota statutes. the training consists of three sections; an 8-hour online course, a 24-hour classroom section, and a clinical section that includes 50 successful blood draws at an ambulatory care site. all equipment, supplies, and housing costs are paid.
Next class: January 2025
Initial LIDAR for Allied Agencies – 6 POST credits
This 6 hour initial class is broken down into two phases designed for the peace officer to learn basic LIDAR operation. The first phase is a 4-hour block of instruction given in a classroom environment. This gives the officer basic operator information, court history and testimony, and familiarization with detectors and jammers. Phase two is conducted in the field with hands on operation of the LIDAR unit, and includes operation and testing procedures. Students will receive a training certificate upon completion of the course. This course is offered by MSP free of charge, as a service to Allied Agencies. Students will have a one hour break for lunch on the local economy.
Upcoming training dates:
May 2025 - Dates and Locations TBD
Initial RADAR for Allied Agencies – 8 POST credits
This 8 hour initial class is broken down into two phases designed for the peace officer to learn basic RADAR operation. The first phase is a 6-hour block of instruction given in a classroom environment. This gives the officer basic operator information, familiarization with setup and installation, proper testing procedures, court history and testimony, and familiarization with detectors and jammers. Phase two is conducted in the field with hands on operation of the RADAR unit, and includes operation and testing procedures. Students will receive a training certificate upon completion of the course. This course is offered by MSP free of charge, as a service to Allied Agencies. Students will have a one hour break for lunch on the local economy.
Upcoming training dates:
May 2025 - Dates and Location TBD
Child Passenger Safety Training
