DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Course

The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services is pleased to announce the availability of two four-day DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor courses. This National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) program is designed to prepare an MPTC certified Instructor to conduct the DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course. This training includes classroom presentation and workshops. Mandatory prerequisites for attending the training are listed below:

• DWI Detection and SFST course
• General Topics Instructor

Training Locations:

Dutchess County: November19, December 1-3, 2025

Suffolk County: January 13-16, 2026

Please complete the registration by clicking this link.

Pre-Registration is required. All interested parties must register at least two weeks prior to the course as seats are limited. The location of training, class times and safety guidelines will be provided through an email confirmation; those who do not register will not receive this important notification and will not be admitted to the training.  Walk-ins and transferring of confirmation notices will not be permitted. Additionally, contact information provided on the registration form will be used in ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require any ADA Reasonable Accommodation to participate fully in this event, please email [email protected] to communicate your request at least 10 business days prior to this event.

For more information on Americans with Disabilities or Reasonable Accommodations, please visit the Division of Criminal Justice Services website at Reasonable Accommodation - NY DCJS.  For questions about accessibility please contact [email protected].

If you have any questions about the courses or registration, please contact Kevin Boehme, Senior Training Technician (Police) at 518-457-3088, or email [email protected].