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NCDD Seminars and Sessions

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February 08, 2024 - February 10, 2024

NHTSA SFST Student Course

This three day program will be held February 8-10, 2024 in Irvine, CA. 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 Irvine, CA, now is the time to sign up.

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

Now with All New 2023 NHTSA Student Manuals!

  • Free 2023 NHTSA Student Manual
  • Free Download of ALL Prior Manuals
  • Certificate (suitable for framing)
  • SFST Badges for your website
  • The course will be held at the Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport Hotel. Our room rate is $149/night. You can make your hotel reservations by clicking the link above to take advantage of our discounted room rate.

    Course Director: Donald J. Ramsell

    Course Instructor: Anthony D. Palacios

    Assistant Instructor: Michelle L. Behan

    Thursday, February 8, 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, February 9, 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, February 10, 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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