Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)

ARIDE is intended to bridge the gap between SFST and the DRE program. This course will train law enforcement officers to identify and articulate impairment associated with alcohol, other drugs, or a combination of both. This class is designed for previously trained SFST practitioners who are proficient in the subject. If proficiency is in question, please register for an SFST refresher class prior to attending.

Training Hours: 16

Prerequisite:    

Students must be:

  • A commissioned police officer in Louisiana
  • Currently certified and proficient in SFST

Course Fee: Free

Dress Code:  Agency uniform or business casual

Confirmation: You will only receive a response from Applied Technology is the course has been cancelled, or is full.

Questions: Please contact Applied Technology at 225-925-6128

Available Courses


Troop F Area
March 11-12, 2026
0800-1700

Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office Training Center

161 Road Camp Rd.

Ruston, LA 71270

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Contact: M/T Matthew Lemmons ([email protected])

Troop I Area
June 24-25, 2026
0800-1700

Lafayette Police Department

900 E. University Ave.

Lafayette, LA 70502

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Contact: S/T James Manchester ([email protected])

Troop D Area
April 27-28, 2026
0800-1700

Calcasieu Sheriff's Office Training Center

3958 Mallard Cove St.

Lake Charles, LA 70615

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Contact: S/T James Manchester ([email protected])

Troop E Area
April 29-30, 2026
0800-1700

Alexandria Police Department Training Center

1000 Bolton Ave.

Alexandria, LA 71301

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Contact: M/T Matthew Lemmons ([email protected])

Troop G Area
September 9-10, 2026
0800-1700

Caddo Sheriff's Office Training Center

15639 LA Hwy 1

Shreveport, LA 71115

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Contact: M/T Matthew Lemmons ([email protected])