Texas Department of Public Safety | NHTSA SFST's Practitioner Refresher (4-hours)

Detail

The SFST Practitioner Refresher (4-hour) training is meticulously crafted for law enforcement officers and NHTSA instructors, providing a comprehensive review of the essential SFST knowledge and skills necessary for effective vehicular investigations. This course is structured into two integral parts:

Part One: SFST Knowledge and Skills
- Emphasis on administration, documentation, and interpretation of the standardized field sobriety tests.
- Detailed exploration of the three core tests in the SFST battery:
  - Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN)
  - Walk-and-Turn (WAT)
  - One-Leg Stand (OLS)
Part Two: Advanced Instruction
- Drug Recognition Evaluation (DRE)
- Toxicology Overviews
- Breath Testing Techniques
- Interview Techniques
- Guidance on courtroom testimony and report writing
- Legal updates and case scenarios from real-life incidents

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this 4-hour session, participants will achieve a comprehensive understanding of:

SFST administration and interpretation
Drug recognition techniques
In-depth toxicology and breath testing methodologies
Effective interview techniques and report writing
Court testimony preparation and understanding legal updates

The course ensures participants are equipped with the knowledge and skills to execute their duties with precision and confidence, enhancing public safety and effective law enforcement practices.

Prerequisites: None

Required Equipment: None