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NCDD Seminars and Sessions

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October 27, 2022 - October 29, 2022

This three day program will be held October 27-29, 2022 in Vancouver, WA. 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 Vancouver, WA, 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 AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront . Our room rate is $199/night. You can make your hotel reservations by clicking the link above or by calling the hotel directly 360-993-8895. Be sure to mention that you are with the 2022 SFST Seminar to take advantage of our discounted room rate.

Thursday, October 27, 2022

9:00am - 9:30amIntroduction to DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety TestingAnthony Palacios & Donald J. Ramsell
9:30am - 12:00pmConcepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety TrainingAnthony Palacios
10:30amBreak
12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch (on your own)
1:00pm - 2:30pmConcepts & Principals of Standardized Field Sobriety TrainingAnthony Palacios
2:30pmBreak
2:30pm – 3:30pmDry Run – Practice SessionAnthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter
3:30pm - 5:00pmAlcohol Workshop PracticalAnthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter

Friday, October 28, 2022

9:00am - 10:00amDetection & General DeterrenceAnthony Palacios
10:00am - 11:00pmOverview of Detection, Notetaking & TestimonyAnthony Palacios
10:30amBreak
11:00am – 12:00pmPhase I-Vehicle In MotionAnthony Palacios
12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch (on your own)
1:00pm - 2:30pmPhase II-Personal ContactAnthony Palacios
2:30pmBreak
2:30pm - 3:30pmLegal EnvironmentAnthony Palacios
3:30pm - 5:00pmSFST Proficiency TestingAnthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter
5:00pm - 6:00pmDinner (on your own)
6:00pm - 10:00pmAlcohol Workshop/PracticalAnthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter

Saturday, October 29, 2022

6:30am - 7:30amBreakfast
7:30am – 9:00amPhase III-Pre-Arrest ScreeningAnthony Palacios
9:00am – 10:30amTrial Techniques in a DUI CaseDonald J. Ramsell
10:30am - 12:00pmFinal Test/ GraduationAnthony Palacios w/ Donald J. Ramsell & Jonathan P. Dichter
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