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ARIDE - ARIDE 05122026

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Brief Description
Prerequisite: Successfully completed a NHTSA/IACP approved SFST training which included a wet lab
Full Description
The ARIDE program was developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with input from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Technical Advisory Panel (TAP).  Although the focus of ARIDE is on drug impaired driving, students will get a review of SFSTs and must demonstrate their proficiency in front of an instructor.  Students must pass this SFST proficiency exam to continue.

The SFST program trains officers to identify and assess drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol while the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) program provides more advanced training to evaluate suspected drug impairment.  ARIDE is intended to bridge the gap between these two programs by providing officers with general knowledge related to drug impairment and by promoting the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) in the State of Connecticut.  Students will be given an overview of the seven drug categories and the physiological effects these drugs have on the human body.  Students will learn how to observe, identify, and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both.  In addition, they will learn the medical conditions and other situations that can produce similar signs of impairment.  The role of eye examinations in disclosing the possibility of drug impairment and in suggesting the possible category or categories of drugs being used will be discussed.  Students will receive the latest updates in SFST Testing.  Legal issues associated with impaired driving as well as pre-arrest and post-arrest procedures will also be discussed.

Students successfully completing this course will receive Review Training Credit in the following area(s):

• Area 610      Impaired Driving (13 hours)
Training Dates
05/12/2026 - 05/13/2026
Training Times
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Prerequisites
None Specified
Registration Dates
02/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
Available Seats
8
Hours
13h 0m
Fee
None Specified
Training Location
POST Academy
285 Preston Avenue
Meriden, CT  06450
Directions to Location
POST Academy - 285 Preston Avenue, Meriden, 06450
Resources Required
A laptop is required to access course materials. Please bring your own laptop.
Reporting Instructions
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

There is no tuition for this course.  Lunch may be purchased at local restaurants.  The uniform Dress Code for POST In-Service training (General Notice 23-02) will be in effect.  We ask that all training supervisors inform assigned personnel that they are required to dress accordingly.
Signup Details
Register through your agency's Training Officer/Coordinator
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