NCDD Seminars and Webinars

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

NCDD Seminars and Sessions

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April 27, 2023 - April 29, 2023

Course Instructor: Anthony D. Palacios

Course Director: Donald J. Ramsell

This three day program will be held April 27-29, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ. 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 Phoenix, AZ, 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 Radisson Phoenix Airport Hotel. Our room rate is $139/night, which includes breakfast. You can make your hotel reservations by clicking the link above or by calling the hotel directly 602-220-4400. Be sure to mention that you are with the 2023 SFST Seminar to take advantage of our discounted room rate.

Thursday, April 27, 2023

9:00am - 9:30amIntroduction to DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Donald 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 - 5:00pmAlcohol Workshop PracticalDonald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan

Friday, April 28, 2023

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, April 29, 2023

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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