BAC Flashcards by Andrew Kluck

Completing this course will certify you for …

Three years as a Draeger Alcotest 9510 operator

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Grace period after you permit card expires to attend a recertification course

90 days

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This training includes both the Alcosensor III and the Alcosensor FST model PBTs

PBT (Preliminary Breath Test Instrument)

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4 details for BLOOD samples

Samples can only be taken under specific conditions
Results are not available immediately
Sample collection is more invasive
Collection requires advanced training

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4 details for BREATH samples

The preferred and accepted method of testing for alcohol
It is readily adaptable and suitable for field use
Results are immediate
Sample taking is minimally invasive

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ETHYL Alcohol (type of depressant)

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSANT

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Circulatory System (Things that won’t work to affect intoxication)

Consuming food will not prevent intoxication
Neither will consuming energy drinks or caffeine

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Metabolizing alcohol (Where and how is it excreted)

Primarily metabolized by the liver
Small amounts are excreted through urine and sweat

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Elimination (What are the known ways to increase the rate of elimination)

There is no known way to increase the rate of elimination of alcohol from the body

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Drug Impaired Driving - If there is no alcohol involved or …. seek to obtain a blood sample

impairment is inconsistent with alcohol level

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Mandatory Booking (what must you do?)

Confirm the arrested subject has a qualifying prior offense within 10 years (RCW 46.61.5055)

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Minor DUI RCW 46.61.503 (BAC concentration, and how close in terms of time in regard to last physical control of the vehicle?)

Range is at least 0.020 but less than 0.080; and or THC concentration above 0.00 but less than specified in RCW 46.61.502 (5ng)
Within two hours of operating or being in physical control of a motor vehicle

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Evidential Test RCW 46.61.506 (units of measurement, what may the subject request?)

Breath is measured in g/210 L
Blood measured in g/100ml
Suspect may request additional tests

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Instrument Error and Refusal (What can or cannot the subject request when using a defective instrument? When an error occurs how much data is kept and is any documentation created?)

A sample blown into a defective instrument does not relieve the subject of the requirement to five a full test at another instrument. (Subject is required to provide two valid samples on the same instrument)
If an error occurs, the instrument will record all data up until the point an error occurs (no document will automatically be generated)

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Refusals (What determines if a test is a refusal or good test effort?)

The officer determines if a good faith attempt to provide a sample was made or if it is a refusal

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Implied Consent Warning (What can/cannot an officer do when reading this to the subject?)

Do not interpret the ICW for defendant

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DUI Interview (Key information for the Liquor and Cannabis Board)

Obtain and enter specific drinking location, this is how the Liquor and Cannabis Board determines which establishments may be overserving

DOL Paperwork (Time frame for submission. Result levels for all 4 categories of DUI)

Within 72 Hours send copy of report to SwornReports@DOL.wa.gov
All four results need to be greater than or equal to 0.08, 0.02 for minors, 0.04 for CDL, and refusals

DRAEGER PRINTER (How many days do you have to reprint an evidentiary breath test?)

The operator will be able to reprint an evidentiary breath test document for up to 90 days after the breath test

DRAEGER TECHNOLOGY (2 types, what is produced by a good test?)

Uses dual technology:
+ Infrared spectroscopy (IR)
+ Electrochemical (fuel cell) – EC (Similar to PBT)

Prints an Evidential breath test document

PBTs only utilize …

Fuel Cells (electrochemical)

What should the status of the mouthpiece be

Heated breath tube (should be warm or hot to the touch when ready)

When can you use a pen or cuff key on the Drager screen

Never

o Beer/Lambert Law

The concentration of ethanol in a sample is proportional to the IR light absorbed by the subject’s breath sample

How many tests are done in each phase

2 blank tests and 2 checks per test … so … since two testing runs are done, 4 of each are done

When are errors automatically printed

Never

Internal and External Standards (Who sets these? What is checked by each standard?)

Internal standard is set by the BAC Technician - During a breath test the internal standard must be “verified” The external standard checks the accuracy of the instrument at the time of your subject’s breath rest - Results must fall between 0.072 – 0.88 inclusive

How to Achieve Consistent Breath Samples

Similar and consistent samples can be achieved by instructing the person on how to provide a sample also known as “good coaching” - Deep lung air versus shallow lung air “Blowing not allowed”

First Subject Sample (How long do you have to complete the sampling once calibrated? What will be shown if testing starts prior to being prompted to test?)

- Instrument will time out after 2 minutes If the sampling parameters have not been met - Will display “blowing not allowed” if the subject starts blowing before prompted

Sample Detection (What is the acceptable limit beyond the mean for samples?)

- Samples outside 10% will be displayed if the samples don’t fall within the acceptable limits (within 10% of the mean)

15 Minute Observation Period (What restarts observation?)

If the subject puts something in their mouth, vomits, or you lose visual observation of the subject. Perform a new mouth check and start anew 15 minutes observation period.

Data Entry (What must be satisfied prior to data entry? What time telling method should be used and which time telling device?)

- The officer is required to ensure the 15 minutes observation period is satisfied - Use 24-hour time, and the clock on the Draeger Screen

Completed Test (What to do if breath test document doesn't print)

If breath test document doesn’t print - Confirm the printer icon displayed on the bottom right of the screen - Check the paper tray for paper supply - Check power supply to ensure printer is on …

Invalid Sample (What must be done by the operator, correct order required)

- The operator MUST complete a new mouth check … and begin a new 15-minute observation period … and run the test again - KNOW THE ORDER OF THESE 3

Interferent Detected (What is the most common interferent?)

- Acetone is a known interference with breath a sample and can be detected

Preliminary Breath Test (What is it? Who is it approved by?)

- Useful tool for establishing PC for arrest - Approved in WAC

What does the subject have a right to, prior to testing

right to an attorney

Blood Draw Process (7 steps)

- Officer provided 2 grey-top blood vials -Verified the expiration date on vials’ - Observe the staff member clean the draw site and note the cleaning solution used - Where was the blood drawn? - Position of the defendant (seated, lying down) - Full name of the staff member drawing the blood - Officer shall observe the draw and note the time of the draw

Internal Diagnostics (3 scenarios where a document will print)

- Valid test - Refusal test - incomplete Test

Indicators of a Good Faith effort

- Breath volume bar on the screen - Air flow through the breath tube