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

NCDD Seminars and Sessions

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August 17, 2023 - August 19, 2023

NHTSA SFST Student Course

This three day program will be held August 17-19, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA. 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 Philadelphia, PA, now is the time to sign up.

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

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

    The course will be held at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District. Our room rate is $179/night. You can make your hotel reservations by clicking the link above or by calling the hotel directly 215-923-8660. Be sure to mention that you are with the SFST IX Seminar to take advantage of our discounted room rate.

    Course Director: Donald J. Ramsell

    Course Instructor: Anthony D. Palacios

    Assistant Instructor: Michelle L. Behan

    Thursday, August 17, 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, Esq.
    3:30pm - 5:30pmAlcohol Workshop PracticalDonald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan

    Friday, August 18, 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, August 19, 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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