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NHTSA SFST Student Course V

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February 11, 2021 - February 13, 2021
This three day program will be held February 11-13, 2021 in Sarasota, FL. 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.
Please call the NCDD Office to get on the waiting list.
CLE Credit Hours:
60min States-18 CLE Hours
50min States-21.6 CLE Hours
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Due to the nature of the course, class size must be kept small. So if you are considering coming to the SFST Course in Sarasota, 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
Thursday, February 11, 2021 | ||
9:00am - 9:30am | Introduction to DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | Anthony Palacios |
9:30am - 12:00pm | Concepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training | |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm - 2:30pm | Concepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training | |
2:30pm – 3:30pm | Dry Run – Practice Session | |
3:30pm - 5:00pm | Alcohol Workshop Practical | Anthony Palacios w/Don Ramsell & Jerald Novak |
Friday, February 12, 2021 | ||
9:00am - 10:00am | Detection & General Deterrence | Anthony Palacios |
10:00am - 11:00pm | Overview of Detection, Notetaking & Testimony | |
11:00am – 12:00pm | Vehicle In Motion | |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm - 2:30pm | Personal Contact & Pre-Arrest Screening | |
2:30pm - 3:30pm | Legal Environment | |
3:30pm - 5:00pm | SFST Proficiency Testing | Anthony Palacios w/Don Ramsell & Jerald Novak |
5:00pm - 6:00pm | Dinner (on your own) | |
6:00pm - 7:00pm | Review | Anthony Palacios |
7:00pm - 10:00pm | Alcohol Workshop/Practical | Anthony Palacios w/Don Ramsell & Jerald Novak |
Saturday, February 23, 2021 | ||
9:00am – 11:00am | Processing the Arrested Subject, Report Writing, & Preparation for Trial | Anthony Palacios |
11:00am – 12:00pm | Trial Techniques in a DUI Case | Don Ramsell |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Final Test/ Graduation | Anthony Palacios w/Don Ramsell & Jerald Novak |
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