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October 27, 2022 - October 29, 2022
This three day program will be held October 27-29, 2022 in Vancouver, WA. 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 Vancouver, WA, now is the time to sign up.
Registration fees are $650 for NCDD Members and $750 for Non-Members. Non-Members: this would be a great time for you to become a member and save on your registration fee. Register today to reserve your spot!
The course will be held at the AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront . Our room rate is $199/night. You can make your hotel reservations by clicking the link above or by calling the hotel directly 360-993-8895. Be sure to mention that you are with the 2022 SFST Seminar to take advantage of our discounted room rate.
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | ||
9:00am - 9:30am | Introduction to DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | Anthony Palacios & Donald J. Ramsell |
9:30am - 12:00pm | Concepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training | Anthony Palacios |
10:30am | Break | |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm - 2:30pm | Concepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training | Anthony Palacios |
2:30pm | Break | |
2:30pm – 3:30pm | Dry Run – Practice Session | Anthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter |
3:30pm - 5:00pm | Alcohol Workshop Practical | Anthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter |
Friday, October 28, 2022 | ||
9:00am - 10:00am | Detection & General Deterrence | Anthony Palacios |
10:00am - 11:00pm | Overview of Detection, Notetaking & Testimony | Anthony Palacios |
10:30am | Break | |
11:00am – 12:00pm | Phase I-Vehicle In Motion | Anthony Palacios |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm - 2:30pm | Phase II-Personal Contact | Anthony Palacios |
2:30pm | Break | |
2:30pm - 3:30pm | Legal Environment | Anthony Palacios |
3:30pm - 5:00pm | SFST Proficiency Testing | Anthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter |
5:00pm - 6:00pm | Dinner (on your own) | |
6:00pm - 10:00pm | Alcohol Workshop/Practical | Anthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter |
Saturday, October 29, 2022 | ||
6:30am - 7:30am | Breakfast | |
7:30am – 9:00am | Phase III-Pre-Arrest Screening | Anthony Palacios |
9:00am – 10:30am | Trial Techniques in a DUI Case | Donald J. Ramsell |
10:30am - 12:00pm | Final Test/ Graduation | Anthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter |
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