DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing March 2013 Edition SFST Introduction to Drugged Driving

DWI Detection and

Standardized Field

Sobriety Testing

March 2013 Edition

SFST Introduction to Drugged Driving

Session Overview – Introduction to Drugged Driving

DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

Learning Objectives

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• Define the term “drug” in the context of

DWI enforcement

• Describe the incidence of drug

involvement in motor vehicle crashes

and DWI enforcement

• Name the categories of drugs

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define the term "drug" in the context of DWI enforcement

• Describe in approximate, quantitative terms the incidence of drug involvement in

motor vehicle crashes and in DWI enforcement

• Name the categories of drugs

Session Overview – Introduction to Drugged Driving

DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

• Describe the observable signs of

impairment usually associated with the

major drug categories

• Describe medical conditions and other

situations that can produce similar signs

of impairment

• Describe appropriate procedures for

dealing with drug impaired or medically

impaired suspects

Learning Objectives (Cont.)

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Learning Objectives (Cont.)

• Describe the observable signs usually associated with the drug categories

• Describe medical conditions and other situations that can produce similar signs

• Describe appropriate procedures for dealing with drug‑impaired or medically

impaired suspects.

CONTENT SEGMENTS LEARNING ACTIVITIES

A. Overview Instructor Led Presentations

B. Eye Examinations: Detecting Signs of Participant Practice

Drug Influence

C. Drug Categories and Their Observable

Effects

D. Combination of Drugs

E. Dealing with Suspected Drug Influence or

Medical Impairment

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Session Overview – Introduction to Drugged Driving

DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

Improve your ability to recognize suspects

who may be medically impaired or

impaired by drugs other than alcohol and,

when you encounter such suspects, take

appropriate action