We are pleased to announce the lineup of speakers and presenters for the 2019 Texas Impaired Driving Forum. We’ve been able to assemble a distinguished group of speakers from Texas and beyond, with a diverse set of perspectives and accomplishments.
This is event is free to attend, but advanced registration is required.
We hope that you’ll join us!
EXHIBITORS
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
For the first time, exhibitors will be on hand at the 2019 Texas Impaired Driving Forum. Visit with them to find out more information about their programs and events.
OPENING PLENARY SESSION
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
The opening session will feature an introduction from Terry Pence, Director of the Texas Department of Transportation, and Troy Walden, Director of the Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies (CADES) at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. The opening session will also include PAUSE for PURPOSE.
BREAKOUT SESSION #1
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
High in Plain Sight: Current Alcohol, Drug, and Concealment Trends and Identifiers
Jermaine Galloway, Tall Cop Says Stop
DWI Timeline: From Arrest to Supervision
Yoon Kim, Director, Collin County Community Supervision and Corrections Department
Drugged Driving and Substance Use Disorders: Clinical Considerations
Frankie Tack, Clinical Assistant Professor, West Virginia University
BREAKOUT SESSION #2
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
The Impact of Cannabis on Driver Performance and Safety – Insights from Naturalistic Driving Research
Ryan C. Smith, Research Scientist, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
Crash Investigation and Reconstruction Panel
Don Egdorf, Sergeant, Houston Police Department &
Sean Teare, Vehicular Crimes Division Chief, Harris County District Attorney’s Office
Dane County Oral Fluid Pilot Project
Amy Miles, Director of Forensic Toxicology, UW Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, WI State Laboratory of Hygiene
AWARDS LUNCHEON, NETWORKING, & EXHIBITORS
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
The Texas Impaired Driving Task Force (TxIDTF) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will recognize and honor individuals/organizations that have made significant contributions to the impaired driving problem. The year 2019 marks the inaugural awarding of the Texas Impaired Driving Safety Champion, the Texas Impaired Driving Difference Maker, and Honorable Mention.
BREAKOUT SESSION #3
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
How to Use Crash Records Information System (CRIS)
Marcie Perez, Associate Transportation Researcher, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Developing a Practical Postarrest Health Intervention for Alcohol Impaired Drivers
Dr. Charles Mathias, Associate Professor, UT Health San Antonio
Preparing for Court: Mock DWI Trial
Clay Abbott, DWI Resource Prosecutor, Texas District & County Attorneys Association &
Michael Jennings, Detective, Austin Police Department
BREAKOUT SESSION #4
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Using Data to Predict Impaired Driving Crashes
Alicia Shipley, GIS Analyst, Washington College GIS Program
Breath Alcohol Concentrations (BrAC) of Designated Drivers
Dr. Adam Barry, Department of Health and Kinseiology, Texas A&M University
Using Social Media in DUI Investigations
Frank L. Imparato, Officer First Class, University of Central Florida Police Department
CLOSING PLENARY SESSION
3:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Legislative Update
Judge Laura Weiser, Judicial Resource Liaison, Texas Center for Judiciary
Closing
Troy Walden, Director of the Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies (CADES) at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute
