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NHTSA SFST Student Course-XIV CALL THE NCDD OFFICE TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST 334-264-1950
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February 11, 2026 - February 13, 2026
SOLD OUT-CALL THE NCDD OFFICE TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST (334) 264-1950
This three day program will be held February 11-13, 2026 in Denver, CO. 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 Denver, CO now is the time to sign up.
Registration fees are $750 for NCDD Members and $850 for Non-Members.
Hotel Accommodations:
Warwick Denver HotelDiscounted Room Rate $129
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
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | ||
| 7:30am - 8:30am | Breakfast | |
| 8:30am - 9:00am | Registration | |
| 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 & Michelle L. Behan |
| 2:30pm - 2:45pm | Break | |
| 2:45pm – 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 |
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | ||
| 8:00am - 9:00am | Breakfast | |
| 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 - 2:45pm | Break | |
| 2:45pm - 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 (if needed) | Donald J. Ramsell, Anthony D. Palacios & Michelle L. Behan |
Friday, February 13, 2026 | ||
| 6:30am - 7:30am | Breakfast | |
| 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 |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing to Rhea@NCDD.com before 5:00 p.m. CST on January 19, 2026 to receive a refund less a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be given after January 19th
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