The purpose of this 16-hour course is to increase officer ability to observe, identify, and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both. This training also includes the four-hour Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Refresher training. Open to law enforcement, motor carrier officers, and prosecutors only. Non-law enforcement may only register with prior approval from DECP Program Coordinator or designee listed below.
Requirements to attend: Students must provide valid documentation of 24-hour SFST Practitioner training at the door to attend. Acceptable documentation: SFST card, certificate or police academy graduate after January 1, 2010. Officers must demonstrate SFST Proficiency at the conclusion of SFST Refresher training to continue with the training.
Session One:
This session is sponsored by Schoolcraft College Law Enforcement In-Service (LEIS)
Thursday, March 5, 2020 - Friday, March 6, 2020 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Schoolcraft College, FTC Building Room 110, 31623 Industrial Road, Livonia, MI 48150
Session Two:
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - Friday, March 13, 2020 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Michigan State Police Training Academy, 7426 North Canal Road, Lansing, MI 48913
Session Three:
Monday, March 16, 2020 - Tuesday, March 17, 2020 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Michigan State Police Niles Post, 1600 Silverbrook Avenue, Niles, MI 49120
Session Four:
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - Thursday, March 26, 2020 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
East Bay Township Hall, 1965 North Three Mile Road, Traverse City, MI 49696
Cost: Free tuition. Lodging, mileage, and meal expenses are the responsibility of the agency/attendee.
Registration: must be completed on MI-TRAIN using course code 1030629.
For more information, contact Sgt. Jim Janes at 269-921-5666.
This training is registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 funds.
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