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In the 1970s, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began sponsoring research studies into the development of standardized tests for law enforcement officers to use to evaluate levels ofimpairment in drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs or driving while intoxicated (DWI). Several tests were studied, and some of them were validated by the studies as being accurate indicators of impairment.
The Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) course, also known as the DUI or DWI Detection course, is a comprehensive course designed to increase the student's ability to detect impairment in drivers. The fundamental purpose of this training course is to foster DWI deterrence, i.e., to dissuade people from driving while impaired by increasing the odds that they will be arrested and convicted. SFST training focuses on the three-phases of the DUI/DWI detection investigation, and especially on the battery of three tests that were validated by NHTSA in their studies. Students in this class learn how to recognize and document the presence or lack of clues from each test that indicate impairment in suspected DUI subjects. Successful completion of this class has resulted in attendees' improved ability to remove impaired drivers from Michigan Roadways.
This course is a 16-hour classroom course which includes instruction on:
• NHTSA Studies
• General Deterrence
• Physiology
• Vehicle Code Review
• Detection as a Three-Phase Process
• Processing the Arrested Subject
• Courtroom Testimony
• SFST Instruction & Proficiency Testing
• Report Writing
To be considered for training in the SFST program, a person must be employed under direct contact of a criminal justice agency or institution involved in providing training services to law enforcement agencies.
• Upcoming classes may be found in the Professional Development Learning Center under SFST.
• There is no registration fee to attend this course.
• This course is funded through the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning DRE Grant.
• Travel reimbursement is not available for this course.
If your agency is interested in hosting this course at your training facility, please contact, Sgt. Kevin Lee, Cell: 269-308-0312, Email: LeeK7@michigan.gov
As of September 22, 2016, Public Act 242 requires "substantial compliance" in the administration of the SFSTs. The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan have prepared a legal memorandum - Impact of the New Standardized Field Sobriety Test - that provides an overview of the new law, as well as instructions on how to properly perform the three SFSTs. The have also provided an SFST Scoring Sheet to help document clues observed during the tests.
Note: The bottom tier and foundation of the OWI Pyramid is the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) training program. The SFST program trains law enforcement officers to identify and assess driver’s suspected of being impaired by alcohol. Officers will learn how to correctly administer, interpret and document the SFST battery during a traffic stop, increasing their proficiency in arresting impaired drivers and obtaining a successful conviction.
Basic SFST training consists of twenty four hours of lecture and hands-on instruction. SFST Refresher training consists of four hours of combined lecture and hands-on instruction.
Officers are encouraged to attend SFST Refresher training a minimum of once every four years.
Registration and materials associated with SFST training are covered through the federal grant however officer time is NOT covered or reimbursed.
New SFST law takes effect:
As of September 22, 2016, Public Act 242 requires "substantial compliance" in the administration of the SFSTs. The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan have prepared a legal memorandum - Impact of the New Standardized Field Sobriety Test - that provides an overview of the new law, as well as instructions on how to properly perform the three SFSTs. The have also provided an SFST Scoring Sheet to help document clues observed during the tests.
