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NCDD Seminars and Sessions

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April 21, 2022 - April 23, 2022

This three day program will be held April 21-23, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Washington, DC, 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 Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill. Our room rate is $219/night. You can make your hotel reservations by calling the hotel directly 888-225-9664. Be sure to mention that you are with the NCDD SFST VI Course to take advantage of our discounted room rate.

Thursday, April 21, 2022

8:00am - 9:00amBreakfast
9:00am - 9:30amIntroduction to DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety TestingAnthony Palacios
9:30am - 12:00pmConcepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training
12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch (on your own)
1:00pm - 2:30pmConcepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training
2:30pm – 3:30pmDry Run – Practice Session
3:30pm - 5:00pmAlcohol Workshop PracticalAnthony Palacios

Friday, April 22, 2022

8:00am - 9:00amBreakfast
9:00am - 10:00amDetection & General DeterrenceAnthony Palacios
10:00am - 11:00pmOverview of Detection, Notetaking & Testimony
11:00am – 12:00pmVehicle In Motion
12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch (on your own)
1:00pm - 2:30pmPersonal Contact & Pre-Arrest Screening
2:30pm - 3:30pmLegal Environment
3:30pm - 5:00pmSFST Proficiency TestingAnthony Palacios
5:00pm - 6:00pmDinner (on your own)
6:00pm - 7:00pmReviewAnthony Palacios
7:00pm - 10:00pmAlcohol Workshop/PracticalAnthony Palacios

Saturday, April 23, 2022

8:00am - 9:00amBreakfast
9:00am – 11:00amProcessing the Arrested Subject, Report Writing, & Preparation for TrialAnthony Palacios
11:00am – 12:00pmTrial Techniques in a DUI Case
1:00pm - 2:00pmFinal Test/ GraduationAnthony Palacios
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