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

NCDD Seminars and Sessions

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October 17, 2024 - October 19, 2024

NHTSA SFST Student Course

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

This three day program will be held October 17-19, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. 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 Baltimore, MD, now is the time to sign up.

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

The course will be held at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Our group rate is $179/night. You can make your reservation by calling 855-539-1928 and mention you are with the SFST Seminar XI

Course Director: Donald J. Ramsell

Course Instructor: Anthony D. Palacios

Assistant Instructor: Michelle L. Behan

CLE Credit Hours:

60min States-23 Hours

50min States-27.6 Hours

Thursday, October 17, 2024

9:00am - 9:30amIntroduction to DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety TestingDonald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan
9:30am - 12:00pmConcepts & Principals 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 – 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

Friday, October 18, 2024

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 - 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 Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan

Saturday, October 19, 2024

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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