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INSTRUCTOR UPDATE DWI INSTRUCTOR DUI CASE LAW AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE HORIZONTAL GAZE NYSTAGMUS WORKSHOP FOR PROSECUTORS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN-CAR VIDEO USER TRAINING FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT AND PROSECUTION LAW ENFORCEMET IN-CAR VIDEO INSTRUCTOR SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT OPERATIONS DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT (DRE) PROGRAM MEDICAL FOUNDATIONS OF VISUAL SYSTEM TESTING FOR DRES AND PROSECUTORS FLORIDA BREATH TEST CONFERENCE DRUGS THAT IMPAIR DRIVING This 8-hour course is designed to improve your ability to recognize suspects who may be under the influence of drugs other than alcohol enabling you to take appropriate action when you encounter such suspects. You will be given an overview of the seven types of drug categories and the effects these drugs have on a person. In addition, you will learn of medical conditions and other situations that can produce similar signs of impairment. The role of eye examinations in disclosing the possibility of drug impairment, and in suggesting the possible category or categories of drugs being used, will be discussed. Topics Include: The concept of "drugs" in the context of DWI enforcement The role of eye examinations in disclosing the possibility of impairment Medical conditions and other situations that can produce similar signs of impairment Identification of the major categories of drugs The observable effects of each of the seven major categories of drugs The effects likely to result from various combinations of drugs Appropriate procedures for dealing with drug-impaired or medically impaired suspects This course is designed primarily for police officers who meet the IACP/NHTSA National Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program Standards and who have successfully completed an IACP/NHTSA approved curriculum. NOTE: This training will NOT qualify an officer to serve as a Drug Recognition Expert. Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course DUI CASE PREPARATION AND COURTROOM PRESENTATION This program is specifically developed by IPTM for police officers who are actively involved in the detection, arrest and prosecution of suspect DUI operators in the State of Florida. The program is intense and will require officers to develop a DUI case, present testimony and be critically evaluated. It is not designed for experienced DUI officers or members of other special units. Topics include: Review of DUI detection clues Review of SFST Use of video technology Review of legal aspects: definitions statutes case law Explanations of: Implied Consent use of Miranda DUI reporting procedures Preparation of Influence Report Form DUI case testimony: direct testimony cross examination redirect testimony Defense strategies Driver license hearings Courtroom demonstrations Case preparation Mock DUI trial Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course DUI ENFORCEMENT This course is designed to develop the student's skills and knowledge in DUI enforcement. Special emphasis is placed on standardized field sobriety tests including horizontal gaze nystagmus and divided attention tests. Topics Include: How to detect and apprehend violators under the influence of alcohol Preparing and presenting competent testimony in impaired driver cases The tactics used in defense of impaired driving cases The effects of alcohol on the human body and how these relate to driver behavior The types of driver behavior present in possible and probable DUI's The NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course DUI DETECTION AND STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING INSTRUCTOR UPDATE COURSE The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has completed the DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Test curriculum revisions. It is imperative that any DUI/DWI instructor teaching the SFST's be familiar with these revisions. There are several deletions and additions to the curriculum, including a new CD-ROM for the entire curriculum, a Refresher Training Program on CD-ROM as well as two new DVD's for "Dry Run Practice Sessions" in Options I and II. Topics Include: Review of the entire SFST instructor curriculum Review of the introduction to drugged driving curriculum Review of each sessions' attachments (i.e. case law and definitions) Review of the new detection video Review of the new CD-ROM refresher course Review of new DVD "Dry Run Practice Sessions" Students attending this 16-hour course will receive a new set of the SFST curriculum, which includes instructor and student manuals with CD-ROM, a CD-ROM for DUI refresher training and new DVD's for dry run practice sessions. Prerequisite: You must have completed NHTSA's DUI Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor course or its equivalent prior to attending this course. Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course DUI STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING This course will teach you how to skillfully recognize and properly evaluate impaired driving suspects, from the initial observation of the vehicle to the arrest and processing of the suspect. Beginning with the detection of the impaired driver and the standardized sobriety testing procedures commissioned by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the course will also cover enforcement strategies and issues surrounding Miranda and Implied Consent. In addition, you will learn how to properly document your observations for courtroom presentation. Topics include: DUI visual detection Legal aspects of DUI enforcement Standardized field sobriety testing (to include horizontal gaze nystagmus) Proper documentation techniques Sobriety checkpoints (Roadblocks) Video taping issues Two NHTSA recommended drinking exercises Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course DUI S.F.S.T. INSTRUCTOR UPDATE The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has completed the DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Test curriculum revisions. It is imperative that any DUI/DWI instructor teaching the SFST's be familiar with these revisions. There are several deletions and additions to the curriculum, including a new CD-ROM for the entire curriculum, a Refresher Training Program on CD-ROM as well as two new DVD's for "Dry Run Practice Sessions" in Options I and II. Topics include: Review of the entire SFST instructor curriculum Review of the introduction to drugged driving curriculum Review of each sessions' attachments (i.e. case law and definitions) Review of the new detection video Review of the new CD-ROM refresher course Review of new DVD "Dry Run Practice Sessions" Students attending this 16-hour course will receive a new set of the SFST curriculum, which includes instructor and student manuals with CD-ROM, a CD-ROM for DUI refresher training and new DVD's for dry run practice sessions. Prerequisite: You must have completed NHTSA's DUI Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor course or its equivalent prior to attending this course. Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course DWI INSTRUCTOR This course will show you how to present the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. You will learn the proper procedures and available options for teaching the basic SFST course. Upon successful completion of the course, a complete set of lesson plans, student manuals, video tapes and instructional aides will be given to you. Prerequisite: To attend this course, you must have successfully completed a NHTSA approved Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course and be proficient in the administration of standardized field sobriety tests. Topics include: Basic instructor techniques Overview of alcohol, drugs and highway safety Review of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests including horizontal gaze nystagmus Proper procedures for conducting drinking exercises Practice teaching Curriculum revisions Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course DUI CASE LAW AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE This 8-hour course was specifically developed by IPTM for prosecutors, law enforcement officers and administrative hearing officers who are involved in the detection, arrest and prosecution of suspected DUI offenders in the State of Florida. The course is designed to inform attendees of the latest legislative changes and most recent DUI case law. Topics include: Legislative DUI updates Getting DUI bills through the legislature Vehicle interlock DUI case law Driver and vehicle information Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course HORIZONTAL GAZE NYSTAGMUS WORKSHOP FOR PROSECUTORS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS This course was specifically developed by IPTM for prosecutors and police officers who are actively involved in the detection, arrest and prosecution of suspected DUI operators in the State of Florida. The class is designed to prepare officers and prosecutors to be effective in presenting cases involving the use of Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus. For Drug Recognition Experts (DREs), this course will fulfill the 8-hour approved DRE in-service training required for recertification. Topics include: Recognizing and prosecuting impaired driving cases using Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Utilizing an expert witness Direct examination of officer predicate Using a well prepared report by the officer Preparing the officer for cross examination by the defense Mock testimony PREREQUISITE: Strict eligibility guidelines must be met in order to attend this course. Please contact IPTM for additional information at: (904) 620-4786. Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course IN-CAR VIDEO USER TRAINING FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT AND PROSECUTION This course will train you in the application of in-car video as it pertains to the collection of evidence for DUI prosecution and documentation of officer activities. You will gain an understanding of in-car video as a part of multi-media technology. In addition to the technical aspects of in-car video, you will learn proper camera positioning, lighting and audio applications relating to vehicle and pedestrian stops. The use of video to document officer activities will also be discussed. You will learn the legal issues surrounding in-car video and the collection of evidence for prosecution of DUI cases. DUI case laws pertaining to in-car video along with its application will be explained. Topics include: History of video in law enforcement In-car video system components and their function Camera positioning Lighting Proper audio Officer safety Admissibility of recorded media in criminal court DUI prosecution with video Internal use of in-car video Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course LAW ENFORCEMENT IN-CAR VIDEO INSTRUCTOR This course will provide advanced training regarding in-car video systems and prepare officers to instruct others in the proper use of todays video systems. The course will focus on the fundamental concepts of in-car video as it pertains to traffic enforcement and other law enforcement activities. You will learn about the various types of systems available and examine the latest technology and capabilities of digital in-car video systems. As part of the course, you will have an opportunity to conduct hands on field exercises using various video systems. As some of these exercises will be conducted during the evening, we recommend that you bring a flashlight to class. Additionally, you are encouraged to bring a vehicle with an installed in-car video system for use in the field exercises. Topics include: History of video in law enforcement In-car video system components and functions Digital video and media storage Camera positioning Lighting Proper audio In-car video policies Officer safety Admissibility of recorded media in criminal court Roadside interviewing techniques and interpretation of recorded evidence Practical exercises Student presentations At the end of the course, each student will receive a video tape along with the books and materials necessary to train others in the proper use of in-car video. Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT OPERATIONS This course is designed for coordinators and supervisors of DUI Sobriety Checkpoints. It is a comprehensive program that covers all aspects of Sobriety Checkpoints, from the initial planning stages through the final reports. Students taking this course will learn the proper procedures for planning and setting-up traffic control devices to conduct vehicle checkpoints following the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the Standards and Indexes of the Florida Department of Transportation and the laws and regulations of the State of Florida. Topics include: Legal issues and considerations Problem identification Site selection Internal and external authorization Operations plans Media coordination Equipment and facility requirements Personnel selection Proper coordination and documentation Use of civilians and volunteers Considerations after the checkpoint NOTE: During the last day of the course the host agency will set-up and conduct a live checkpoint. It is strongly recommended that students plan for this activity by wearing appropriate clothing. In addition, all students should bring safety vests and flashlights. Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT (DRE) PROGRAM What is a DRE? A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) is an officer who has received specialized training and has been certified by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to evaluate suspects and determine: 1) If the subject is impaired 2) What Drug category(s) is/are causing the impairment 3) If a medical condition is causing the impairment There are over 5,000 officers certified world wide..this is less than 1/10 of 1 percent of all certified law enforcement officers. What does it take to become a certified DRE? The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program has received international acclaim for its success in identifying the drug-impaired individual. Although the focus of the DRE curricula is on the identification of the drug-impaired driver, DRE skills are applied to many different law enforcement activities. These activities include screening of any individual who maybe under the influence of drugs such as students in our school system. In addition, DREs are frequently called upon to differentiate between drug influence and medical and/or mental disorders. The certified DRE is an extremely valuable tool for combating the adverse impact of drugs on the communities we serve. DRE school is extremely demanding. To receive certification as a DRE, two phases of training must be completed. The following summarizes each phase: ACADEMIC TRAINING: This phase is typically conducted over two weeks (80 hours). It includes courses in physiology, vital signs, standardized field sobriety testing (SFST), as well as extensive material on each of the seven categories of the drugs of abuse. The training includes three written examinations, an SFST proficiency examination and five written quizzes. Students must achieve a minimum of 80% on the three examinations, and must demonstrate proficiency in administering the SFST in order to progress to the certification phase. The academic training is conducted utilizing creative, participant-centered teaching techniques. CERTIFICATION PHASE: After successfully completing the academic portion, the students return to their division of assignment. It is the student's responsibility to complete the certification requirements within six months following the DRE school. These requirements include: conducting a minimum of 12 drug influence evaluations while under the supervision of a DRE instructor; identifying subjects under the influence of three of the seven drug categories; and attaining a 75% toxicological confirmation rate. In addition, the student must maintain a progress log, rolling log and submit a quality resume. Finally, the student must pass a comprehensive final knowledge examination, and obtain the written endorsement of two certified DRE instructors. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the regulating and certifying organization for the DRE program. DRE certification is valid for two years. In order to maintain certification, DRE's must conduct a minimum of four evaluations within the two years, submit a rolling log and current resume, and attend eight hours of recertification training. How does a law enforcement officer in Florida become a DRE? The officer must make application to the State Coordinator, L. Bob Jacob (904) 620-4786. The officer must have completed the 24 hour NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Training and demonstrate proficiency in all tasks. The officer should have experience in detecting and arresting DUIs to include testimony in court. The officer will be required to obtain endorsement from the local Assistant States Attorney. The officer must also be recommended by another DRE and his department Chief or Sheriff. Applicants can also receive information from one of the Regional DRE Coordinators. *The DRE Program is free for Florida officers thanks to a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation. Regional Coordinators Region I TBA Region II Detective Chris Loyko Lake County Sheriffs Office cloyko@lcso.org Region III Sgt. Kyle Clark Naples Police Department kylejclark@earthlink.net Region IV Officer Robert Jenkins Miami Beach Police Department robertjenkins@miamibeachfl.gov The date for DRE School is yet to be determined. Download Application MEDICAL FOUNDATIONS OF VISUAL SYSTEM TESTING FOR DRES AND PROSECUTORS Many courts will not qualify a DRE as an expert unless he or she has received training from a medical professional. This course will provide the medical and scientific foundations of the various components of the DRE protocol, including the eye tests, vital signs and psychophysical and divided attention tasks. Common medical conditions, rule-outs and alternative explanations for observed signs will be discussed. The course will include numerous videos, classroom demonstrations and an alcohol workshop. This program is intended for officers who are Certified Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) and prosecutors who handle DUI and drug cases. Knowledge of the DRE protocol is required and active classroom participation is expected. You must bring your own DRE kits and prosecutors who do not have kits will be asked to share with the DREs. Topics Include: Anatomy and physiology of the eye and the central nervous system Development and control of eye responses Use and abuse of drugs Effects of drugs on the body, the eyes and perception Effects of medical and environmental conditions Testing of eye signs Legal aspects of testing at the traffic stop and the DRE evaluation Trial preparation Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course FLORIDA BREATH TEST CONFERENCE This conference is designed to update Breath Test Operators, Agency Inspectors and other law enforcement personnel on breath and blood testing issues in the State of Florida. Speakers will address recent court rulings related to breath and blood testing, changes to Florida's DUI Statutes and revisions to the Alcohol Testing Program's rules and forms. Download Course Flyer Check Course Schedule Register for this Course

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