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Educational Videos

NTLC's educational video series is a specialized resource designed to help prosecutors navigate the evolving landscape of traffic safety enforcement. Through concise, expert-led content, the collection addresses two critical areas: the legal and evidentiary challenges of drugged driving cases, and the federal prohibition against "masking" violations for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders.

From navigating toxicology issues to understanding courtroom strategies, these videos offer practical guidance for building stronger cases. They also clarify the legal obligations surrounding CDL violations, helping ensure transparency and compliance with federal regulations.

Whether used for professional development, case preparation, or team training, this resource equips prosecutors with the tools they need to uphold traffic safety and protect public trust.

NTLC's video series on prosecuting impaired driving cases, created in partnership with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the National Judicial College, breaks down key topics—from field sobriety tests to qualifying experts—offering practical insights and expert guidance from a seasoned prosecutor or toxicologist to help navigate these complex and high-stakes cases. Whether new to traffic safety or looking to sharpen skills, these short videos are designed to inform and empower prosecutors handling impaired driving cases.  To view any video, click on the hyperlinked title.

Admissibility of Expert Testimony

This video features North Carolina Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Sarah Garner explaining how prosecutors can ensure expert testimony meets admissibility standards. It covers key legal principles and practical strategies for presenting expert evidence effectively in court.

Common DUI Defenses

This video features former Oklahoma Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Jeff Sifers discussing frequently used defense strategies in DUI cases. It provides prosecutors with insights into how defense attorneys may challenge DUI charges and provides practical insights for prosecutors on how to anticipate and effectively counter these defenses in court.

Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

This video features former Oklahoma Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Jeff Sifers explaining the role and importance of Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) in impaired driving cases. It highlights how DREs are trained to identify drug impairment through a standardized evaluation process and how their findings can support prosecution in court.

Missing Signs or Symptoms

This video features Wyoming Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Ashley Schluck discussing how prosecutors can effectively address DUI cases where traditional signs of impairment may be absent or minimal. It emphasizes strategies for building strong cases using available evidence and expert testimony, even when outward symptoms are not clearly observed.

Qualifying the DUI Expert

This video features North Carolina Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Sarah Garner explaining how prosecutors can effectively qualify expert witnesses in court. It covers key strategies for establishing an expert’s credentials and credibility to ensure their testimony is admissible and persuasive.

Refusals

This video features North Carolina Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Sarah Garner discussing how prosecutors can effectively handle DUI cases involving a suspect’s refusal to submit to chemical testing. It covers legal strategies, evidentiary considerations, and courtroom approaches to ensure refusals are properly addressed and leveraged during prosecution.

Role of the Toxicologist in the Courtroom

This video features expert toxicologist Joey Jones discussing the role of toxicologists in impaired driving cases. It explains how toxicological evidence is analyzed and presented in court, and offers guidance for prosecutors on working effectively with toxicology experts to strengthen DUI prosecutions.

Sobriety Testing

This video features Wyoming Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Ashley Schluck discussing the proper administration and legal significance of standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs). It offers guidance for prosecutors on how to present SFST evidence effectively in court and address common defense challenges.

Tolerance

This video features toxicologist Joey Jones explaining the concept of drug tolerance and its implications in impaired driving cases. He discusses how repeated drug use can affect impairment levels and toxicological findings, helping prosecutors understand how tolerance may influence case outcomes.
Video courtesy of retired Nahant (MA) PD Sgt. Don Decker and retired Columbus (OH) PD Sgt. Jim Rease.  Sgt. Decker is also the retired MA DEC Coordinator, Eastern Region, and retired from the International Association Chiefs of Police’s Technical Advisory Panel; Sgt. Rease continues to be a DRE instructor.