Program Overview
Standard Field Sobriety Test
Course Details
This four-day course is designed for (traffic) police officers who come into contact with alcohol-impaired drivers. The first three days focus on the Standard Field Sobriety Tests that have been approved and recommended by the IACP and the course training standard and student curriculum developed by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT). Topics include:
- The involvement of impaired driving in traffic crashes, deaths, and injuries
- Laws governing impaired driving
- Detection as a three-phase process; specific evidence gathering and decision making in each phase
- Kinds of evidence of alcohol impairment associated with each phase
- Concepts and principles of divided attention (psychophysical) testing
- Concepts and principles of horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) testing
- Guidelines for processing suspects arrested for impaired driving
Participants applying for this program should be police officers primarily engaged in and attached to traffic patrol sections.
Prerequisites
- None
Course Offerings
No sections are currently scheduled for this course
Related Courses
- Police Recruit Block I Wk 7
- Police Recruit Training: Block III Week 9
- CUFIC Part 3: Use of Force Module
- Police Recruit Training: Block III Week 7
- Basic Collision Investigation
- Police Recruit Training: Block I Week 9
- Police Recruit Training: Block III Week 3
- Police Recruit Training: Block I Week 6
Course Information
- Course ID: PLCE-1236
- Course Duration: 28.00 hours
- Credits: 0.00
- Domestic Price: -
- International Price: -
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Overview:
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a leading public safety educator in Canada. It offers a wide range of applied education, training, and research programs focused on justice and public safety. JIBC is committed to providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers.
Services Offered:
JIBC offers a variety of services to its students, including:
Financial Aid & Scholarships:
JIBC provides financial assistance to students in need, including scholarships, bursaries, and loans.Student Support:
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JIBC has dedicated services for Indigenous students, including cultural support, academic advising, and mentorship programs.Student Conduct & Policies:
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JIBC holds a convocation ceremony each year to celebrate the achievements of its graduating students.The JIBC Bookstore:
The bookstore provides students with access to textbooks, course materials, and other supplies.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
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JIBC's programs are designed to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers.Training and Research:
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JIBC also offers programs in areas such as social work, psychology, and community justice.Other:
JIBC's New Westminster campus is located on the unceded Traditional Territories of the Qayqayt, Musqueam and Coast Salish Peoples.
