TrafficWise - September 20, 2021
Ohio State Highway Patrol sent this bulletin at 09/20/2021 01:53 PM EDT
SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY - WEBINAR SERIESThe Ohio TSRP Program is excited to announce September Sessions of the Florida TSRP Program’s “Webinar Wednesday” Series. These new sessions are non-state-specific and are intended to assist prosecutors and law enforcement nationwide -- all are welcome! Specific information on each of the seven sessions is provided through the September Webinar link found here. You will need to register for each session individually. You may sign up for as many or as few of the sessions as you want, however attendance at all sessions is highly recommended. All sessions are approved (or pending) with the Ohio Supreme Court for the specific CLE amounts and categories listed below for Ohio attorneys for LIVE ATTENDANCE ONLY. Following is the list of the remaining available webinars: Title: Drugged Driving and the DRE Matrix (Pending Ohio Bar Approval for 2.0-hr CLE General Credit) There is NO CHARGE to attend these webinars, however you must register in advance. For complete descriptions and registration information on the August webinars, click here. SEPTEMBER TRAFFIC TUESDAY WEBINARDRE Reconstruction: Building a DUI Case After Leaving the SceneTitle: DRE Reconstruction: Building a DUI Case After Leaving the Scene Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Time: 2p-330p EST Presenter: Sgt Don Egdorf - Houston Police Department DWI Task Force supervisor & Department Traffic Safety Officer Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5576386935460570380 Description: Many times when a fatal traffic crash occurs, it is either not possible to collect all of the evidence necessary while at the scene or that evidence was not initially collected by the original officers on scene. This presentation will discuss the work it takes on the back end of the fatal traffic crash, after the initial officers have left the scene, and what a DRE can do for you in the days following a fatal traffic crash to fully and thoroughly investigate that case. To view the flyer for this webinar, click here. IN PERSON TRAININGS AVAILABLEPROSECUTING THE DRUGGED DRIVER A FREE 8.0 HOUR CLE TRAINING WHEN: October 26, 2021 (8:45 am- 6:00 pm) WHERE: Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy, 740 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43211 WHO: Municipal and County Prosecutors and Law Enforcement COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prosecuting the Drugged Driver is a course designed to provide prosecutors and law enforcement officers with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully investigate and prosecute drug impaired driving cases. The course is designed to encourage a team building approach between prosecutors and officers to aid in the detection, apprehension, and prosecution of drug impaired drivers. Attendees will participate in interactive sessions taught by a multidisciplinary faculty. Topics will include: signs & symptoms of drug impairment including identifying causes and prevention of addiction, drug impairment detection, and treatment alternatives, the Drug Recognition Expert (D.R.E.) process, the role of the toxicologist, effectively litigating and presenting a DUID case at trial, qualifying the DRE as an expert in court, and responding to common defense challenges in DUID cases.. Click here for more information and how to register.
PROSECUTING THE DRUGGED DRIVER A FREE 6.0 HOUR CLE TRAINING WHEN: November 5, 2021 (9:00 am- 4:00 pm) WHERE: Owens Community College, Heritage Hall, Rooms 123 A & B, 310 2nd Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551 WHO: Municipal and County Prosecutors and Law Enforcement COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prosecuting the Drugged Driver is a course designed to provide prosecutors and law enforcement officers with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully investigate and prosecute drug impaired driving cases. The course is designed to encourage a team building approach between prosecutors and officers to aid in the detection, apprehension, and prosecution of drug impaired drivers. Attendees will participate in interactive sessions taught by a multidisciplinary faculty. Topics will include: signs & symptoms of drug impairment including identifying causes and prevention of addiction, drug impairment detection, and treatment alternatives, the Drug Recognition Expert (D.R.E.) process, the role of the toxicologist, effectively litigating and presenting a DUID case at trial, qualifying the DRE as an expert in court, and responding to common defense challenges in DUID cases. Click here for more information and how to register.
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and to promote the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes.
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Dear Colleagues, Please find the Fall 2021 edition of NHTSA’s Impaired Driving Division Update by clicking here. In this edition we share information about estimated 2021 Q1 fatality numbers, the 10th edition of Countermeasures That Work, and upcoming campaigns. We hope you find the Update helpful. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Healthy Wishes, Devin Burke - Highway Safety Specialist NHTSA
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