NCDD Seminars and Webinars

NHTSA SFST Student Course-XIII CALL THE NCDD OFFICE TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST 334-264-1950

NCDD Seminars and Sessions

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September 17, 2025 - September 19, 2025

SOLD OUT-CALL THE NCDD OFFICE TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST (334) 264-1950

This three day program will be held September 17-19, 2025 in Buffalo, NY. If you have not yet taken the NHTSA Student Course you are cheating yourself. This course is a must for anyone defending accused impaired drivers.

Due to the nature of the course, class size must be kept small. So if you are considering coming to the SFST Course in Buffalo, NY, now is the time to sign up.

Registration fees are $750 for NCDD Members and $850 for Non-Members.

Hotel Accommodations:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Buffalo
Discounted Room Rate $214

Room Block Closes August 26, 2025.

Course Director: Donald J. Ramsell

Course Instructor: Anthony D. Palacios

Assistant Instructor: Michelle L. Behan

CLE Credit Hours:

60min States-22.5 Hours

50min States-27 Hours

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

7:30am - 8:30amBreakfast
8:30am - 9:00amRegistration
9:00am - 9:30amIntroduction to DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety TestingDonald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan
9:30am - 12:00pmConcepts & Principles of Standardized Field Sobriety TrainingAnthony D. Palacios
12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch (on your own)
1:00pm - 2:30pmConcepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety TrainingAnthony D. Palacios
2:30pm - 2:45pmBreak
2:45pm – 3:30pmDry Run – Practice SessionDonald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan
3:30pm - 5:30pmAlcohol Workshop PracticalDonald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan

Thursday, September 18, 2025

8:00am - 9:00amBreakfast
9:00am - 10:00amDetection & General DeterrenceAnthony D. Palacios
10:00am - 11:00pmOverview of Detection, Notetaking & TestimonyMichelle L. Behan
11:00am – 12:00pmPhase I-Vehicle In MotionMichelle L. Behan
12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch (on your own)
1:00pm - 2:30pmPhase II-Personal ContactAnthony D. Palacios
2:30pm - 2:45pmBreak
2:45pm - 3:30pmLegal EnvironmentAnthony D. Palacios
3:30pm - 5:00pmSFST Proficiency Testing Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan
5:00pm - 6:00pmDinner (on your own)
6:00pm - 10:00pmAlcohol Workshop Practical (if needed) Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios, & Michelle L. Behan

Friday, September 19, 2025

6:30am - 7:30amBreakfast
7:30am – 9:00amPhase III-Pre-Arrest ScreeningAnthony D. Palacios
9:00am – 10:30amTrial Techniques in a DUI CaseMichelle L. Behan
10:30am - 12:00pmFinal Test/ GraduationDonald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan
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