NCDD Seminars

NHTSA SFST Student Course XII

NCDD Seminars and Sessions

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February 06, 2025 - February 08, 2025

NHTSA SFST Student Course

This three day program will be held February 6-8, 2025 in Louisville, KY. 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 Louisville, KY, 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 21c Museum Hotel. Our room rate is $219/night. You can make your hotel reservations by clicking the link above. Room Block Closes January 15, 2025.

Course Director: Donald J. Ramsell

Course Instructor: Anthony D. Palacios

Assistant Instructor: David B. Franks

CLE Credit Hours:

60min States-22.5 Hours

50min States-27 Hours

Thursday, February 6, 2025

9:00am - 9:30amIntroduction to DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety TestingDonald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios, & David B. Franks
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 - 2:45pmBreak
2:45pm – 3:30pmDry Run – Practice SessionDonald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios, & David B. Franks
3:30pm - 5:30pmAlcohol Workshop PracticalDonald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios, & David B. Franks

Friday, February 7, 2025

9:00am - 10:00amDetection & General DeterrenceAnthony D. Palacios
10:00am - 11:00pmOverview of Detection, Notetaking & TestimonyDavid B. Franks
11:00am – 12:00pmPhase I-Vehicle In MotionDavid B. Franks
12:00pm - 1:00pmLunch (on your own)
1:00pm - 2:30pmPhase II-Personal ContactAnthony D. Palacios
2:30pm - 2:45pmBreak
2:45pm - 3:30pmLegal EnvironmentAnthony D. Palacios
3:30pm - 5:00pmSFST Proficiency Testing Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios, & David B. Franks
5:00pm - 6:00pmDinner (on your own)
6:00pm - 10:00pmAlcohol Workshop Practical Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios, & David B. Franks

Saturday, February 8, 2025

7:30am – 9:00amPhase III-Pre-Arrest ScreeningAnthony D. Palacios
9:00am – 10:30amTrial Techniques in a DUI CaseDonald J. Ramsell
10:30am - 12:00pmFinal Test/ GraduationDonald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios, & David B. Franks
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