Symposium on Traffic Safety
Pre- and Post-Conference Programs
Expand your knowledge with our pre- and post-conference programs. An ACTAR Preparation course will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The ACTAR exam will be administered on Friday. A limited number of tuition grants for the post-conference training has been made available from the Florida Department of Transportation for Florida Law Enforcement Officers. Note: Click on the course title for information. Separate registration is required. Symposium attendance is not required.
Pre-Conference - Sunday, June 2, 2024
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ACTAR Preparation
This ACTAR Preperatory Course will help the trained reconstructionist pass the ACTAR exam. ACTAR will administer the exam on Friday, June 7. See below for more information.
Topics Include
- Airborne Equations and Problems
- Kinetic Energy Equations and Problems
- Momentum Equations and Problems
- Photography
- Time-Distance Equations and Problems
- Vehicle Evidence/Roadway Evidence Questions
- Trick questions you may encounter
- How to Successfully Complete the Second Part of the ACTAR Exam (departure angles, approach angles, PDOF and more).
Time
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuition
$225
Post-Conference - Thursday, June 6, 2024
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DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Instructor Update
This course will update your knowledge in delivering the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) approved DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) training.
The NHTSA/IACP SFST training is revised periodically and DWI instructors must keep up-to-date with the new curriculum changes and standards of the program. This course will deliver this important information and also help to develop your content delivery techniques in the classroom. In addition, we will address recent legal issues pertinent to the crime of impaired driving.
Topics Include
- Revisions to the DWI and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing curriculum
- Classroom challenges
- Legal issues update
- Practical methods in content delivery
- Instructor techniques development
- SFST proficiency
- Discussion on eye examinations
Audience
Patrol officers, DUI investigators and supervisors, prosecutors
This class is restricted to active law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys employed by governmental agencies.
Course Length
4 hours
Prerequisite(s)
To attend this course, you must have successfully completed the NHTSA/IACP DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Instructor Development or equivalent.
Course Length
4 hours
Time
1 to 5 p.m.
Tuition
$185 | Free for Florida Law Enforcement Officers
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Law Enforcement: Laws, Procedures and Best Practices
Funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, this class is specifically for Florida law enforcement officers. It is designed to help agencies enhance their local pedestrian and bicycle safety efforts and address the high injury and fatality crash problems in their communities.
As part of the class, we will discuss the crash problem and common violations that are contributing to pedestrian and bicyclist deaths and injuries. You will learn the Florida laws governing pedestrian and bicyclist movements as well as the vehicles driving in their proximity. Most of all, we will discuss common sense education and enforcement actions that can be taken to create a safer walking and biking environment in your jurisdiction.
Topics Include
- Common causes of crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists
- Florida’s laws governing pedestrian and bicyclist movements
- Laws and duties of motor vehicles driving near pedestrians and bicyclists
- General enforcement principles
- Common sense education and enforcement actions
- Using a comprehensive approach to addressing local crash problems
- Best practices, road safety audits, and
- Safe Routes to Schools Educational materials and other resources available to your agency
Audience
Florida law enforcement officers
This class is restricted to current, active law enforcement and prosecutors employed by a governmental agency.
Course Length
4 hours
Time
1 to 5 p.m.
Tuition
Free for Florida Law Enforcement Officers
Post-Conference - Friday, June 7, 2024
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Florida DRE Recertification Training
As required by the Drug Evaluation Classification Program international standards, every DRE must receive a minimum of 8 hours of recertification training within two years of their most recent certification.
This course will satisfy the 8-hour recertification training requirement for Florida DREs. Topics will focus on dealing with the difficult DRE case as well as medical conditions and eye disorders
We will also provide you with an overview of the medical marijuana law and the most recent DRE policy updates.
Topics Include
- Dealing with the difficult DRE case
- Medical conditions and eye disorders
- Medical marijuana law overview
- DRE policy updates
Audience
Drug Recognition Experts, DRE Instructors
Class is restricted to Florida DREs who are current, active law enforcement officers employed by a governmental agency
Course Length
8 hours
Note(s)
This course satisfies the 8-hour recertification training requirement for Florida DREs.
Time
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuition
$225 | Free for Florida Drug Recognition Experts
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ACTAR Exam
The Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction will administer the ACTAR Exam.
Application Submission Deadline: Monday, April 8, 2024
Exam Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
More information on the examination process, including application and registration, visit: https://actar.org/accreditation/exam.
Time
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location & Lodging
DoubleTree by Hilton
At the Entrance to Universal Orlando
5780 Major Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819
PH: (800) 222-8733
PH: (407) 351-1000
Rate: $140 + tax
Group rate expires May 17, 2024
Parking: $12 per day
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We have not contracted with anyone to make discounted hotel reservations. Emails from Conventioneers, LLC or other organizations should be considered fraudulent. Reservations should be made as directed above.Registration Fee
$795