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
There will be a class in the Fall of 2017 (October-November). 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 2-3
0800-1700
Contact: Nate Krause 651-266-9500 nathan.krause@co.ramsey.mn.us
Location: Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
October 23-24
0800-1700
Contact: mbecklund@lakecitypd.org 651-345-3344
Location: Lake City PD
November 27-28
0800-1700
Contact: Sgt. Jeremy Wirkkula jeremy.wirkkula@co.wright.mn.us 763-684-4534
Location: Centennial Fire Station - Buffalo, MN
June 6-7, 2018
0800-1700
Contact: Deb Fields dfields@policeandfire.training
Location: South Metro Public Safety Training Facility - Edina
November 27-28
0800-1700
Contact: Ruth Olson ruthann.olson@state.mn.us
Location: Mankato State Patrol Conference Room
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
October 25
1300-1700
Contact: Don Marose at don.marose@state.mn.us
Location: In conjunction with TZD Conference - Saint Paul
October 25
1300-1700
Contact: Ruth Olson ruthann.olson@state.mn.us
Location: Mankato State Patrol Conference Room
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 4
0800-1800
Contact: Nate Krause 651-266-9500 nathan.krause@co.ramsey.mn.us
Location: Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
October 25
0800-1800
Contact: mbecklund@lakecitypd.org 651-345-3344
Location: Lake City PD
November 29
0800-1800
Contact: Ruth Olson ruthann.olson@state.mn.us
Location: Mankato State Patrol Conference Room
November 29
0800-1800
Contact: Sgt. Jeremy Wirkkula jeremy.wirkkula@co.wright.mn.us 763-684-4534
Location: Centennial Fire Station - Buffalo, MN
June 8, 2018
0800-1800
Contact: Deb Fields dfields@policeandfire.training
Location: South Metro Public Safety Training Facility - Edina
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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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.
Information on the August 2017 course can be found here:
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.
Class Schedule
November 28, 2017
1300-1700
Contact: Eric Zastrow at eric.zastrow@state.mn.us
Location: 1110 Centre Pointe Curve Suite 410 - Mendota Heights
For course registration please contact Eric Zastrow at
eric.zastrow@state.mn.us
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.
Class Schedule
For course registration please contact Eric Zastrow at
eric.zastrow@state.mn.us
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