251 - Specialized Traffic Enforcement (2 of 2) Flashcards
In addition to the breath test, if the suspect requests a blood test, this test will be conducted _____
at his/her expense.
If an investigating officer determines the crash being investigated involves life threatening injuries or death, _____ will be called and will direct the drawing of the blood.
Traffic Homicide will be called (unless the investigation is turned over to Florida Highway Patrol),
If the injuries are not life threatening, and no death is involved, then having blood drawn will be the responsibility of the _____
investigating officer.
Blood Kits: When in doubt, the final decision will rest with the _____ or _____.
Traffic Homicide Detective or the Assistant State Attorney (ASA)
If the suspect has been injured, and/or is taken to a medical facility and refuses a blood sample, his/her driver’s license will be suspended for _____ (if the suspect has previously had his/her license suspended for a refusal the suspension would be for _____);
one year
18 months
If the suspect is conscious, but suffering from _____, and he/she refuses to give a blood sample, blood for the blood kit may be forcibly taken.
serious bodily injuries
Florida State law defines serious bodily injury as a physical condition that creates a _____, _____ or _____
substantial risk of death
serious personal disfigurement,
or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ
If the suspect is involved in a crash wherein other persons are seriously injured or killed, and the suspect refuses a blood draw, the investigating officer or Traffic Homicide Detective should contact the _____ and _____.
SAO and request a warrant
If the suspect is unconscious or otherwise incapable of refusal, it is presumed that he/she _____ to the taking of the blood sample by virtue of his acceptance of driving privileges.
consents
Who can draw blood for a blood kit? (6)
(1) Physician;
(2) Certified Paramedic
(3) Registered Nurse;
(4) Licensed Practical Nurse;
(5) Other personnel authorized by a hospital to draw blood; or
(6) Licensed clinical Laboratory Director, Supervisor, Technologist, or Technician.
Can an EMT be used to draw blood in a DUI investigation?
No
Regarding Blood Kits, the vial is filled to a level of between _____ and _____ of capacity;
two-thirds, and three quarters
The officer should mix the blood and the anti-coagulant by gently rocking the vial back and forth at least_____ times.
ten
The officer should ensure that the person that withdrew the blood signs the_____ in Section Three;
FDLE “Certification of Blood Withdrawal” form
Blood Draws: If possible the officer should leave the suspect at the hospital. Once the results of the blood test comes back from FDLE What will happen?
the officer can take them, and all other related paperwork, to the State Attorney’s Office (SAO) and obtain a warrant for the arrest of the suspect;
If a blood draw has been done and no arrest has been made, Traffic citations for any traffic infractions in relation to the incident should not be issued until the _____ or _____
suspect is arrested or the investigation is completed;
There are exceptions when drawing a blood kit and an arrest can be made immediately: (4)
(a) If the suspect has no ties to the jurisdiction;
(b) The suspect cannot be sufficiently identified;
(c) The suspect presents a flight risk; or
(d) The arrest is recommended by an ASA.
If there are charges that are not related to the DUI investigation, or there is an existing warrant or capias for the suspect, _____
arrest on those charges;
If there is any doubt as to whether or not the arrest should be made, the _____ should be contacted after notifying _____.
On-call State Attorney
your immediate supervisor
The blood kit and the Blood Collection Form should be placed in _____ and sealed with evidence tape;
separate bags