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
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.
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
March 18-19
0800-1700
Location: Benson Fire Department
Contact: Kim Pierce 320-843-4790 kim.pierce@city.co.swift.mn.us
May 20-21
0800-1700
Location MERIT Center, Marshall
Contact: Jasmine DeSmet 507-337-6163 jasmine.desmet@ci.marshall.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
February 15
0800-1200
Location: Faribault National Guard Armory
Contact: Deputy Tony Malepsy 507-330-2234 tmalespy@co.rice.mn.us
March 20
0800-1200
Location MERIT Center, Marshall
Contact: Jasmine DeSmet 507-337-6163 jasmine.desmet@ci.marshall.mn.us
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
February 15
0800-1800
Location: Faribault National Guard Armory
Contact: Deputy Tony Malepsy 507-330-2234 tmalespy@co.rice.mn.us
March 20
0800-1800
Location: Benson Fire Department
Contact: Kim Pierce 320-843-4790 kim.pierce@city.co.swift.mn.us
May 22
0800-1800
Location MERIT Center, Marshall
Contact: Jasmine DeSmet 507-337-6163 jasmine.desmet@ci.marshall.mn.us
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.
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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.
NEW OPUE TRAINING PROGRAM COMING SOON
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 January 2018 course can be found here:
Next class August 2019. Detail coming soon.
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
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
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