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

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October 17, 2024 - October 19, 2024
NHTSA SFST Student CourseSOLD 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 - 9:30am | Introduction to DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
9:30am - 12:00pm | Concepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training | Anthony D. Palacios |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm - 2:30pm | Concepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety Training | Anthony D. Palacios |
2:30pm – 3:30pm | Dry Run – Practice Session | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Alcohol Workshop Practical | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
Friday, October 18, 2024 | ||
9:00am - 10:00am | Detection & General Deterrence | Anthony D. Palacios |
10:00am - 11:00pm | Overview of Detection, Notetaking & Testimony | Michelle L. Behan |
11:00am – 12:00pm | Phase I-Vehicle In Motion | Michelle L. Behan |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00pm - 2:30pm | Phase II-Personal Contact | Anthony D. Palacios |
2:30pm - 3:30pm | Legal Environment | Anthony D. Palacios |
3:30pm - 5:00pm | SFST Proficiency Testing | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
5:00pm - 6:00pm | Dinner (on your own) | |
6:00pm - 10:00pm | Alcohol Workshop Practical | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
Saturday, October 19, 2024 | ||
7:30am – 9:00am | Phase III-Pre-Arrest Screening | Anthony D. Palacios |
9:00am – 10:30am | Trial Techniques in a DUI Case | Michelle L. Behan |
10:30am - 12:00pm | Final Test/ Graduation | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
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