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Issue #7 September 18, 2015

Alcohol & Marijuana Testing & Monitoring Devices

Everyday new technology is being invented to prevent driversthat are under the influence from getting behind the wheel. Butwhat happens when those drivers who make it behind the wheelare stopped by law enforcement? What tools do they use toconfirm drivers are in fact under the influence? What about thosedrivers who have been convicted, what technology is being usedto keep them in line? What types of new technology aretreatment centers using to stop habitual drinkers who just can'tstop drinking or driving under the influence? What about us, whattechnology is out there to police ourselves or what arebusinesses using to prevent driving or even riding a bicycleunder the influence?

In this newsletter were going to look at all the new and futuretechnology that will help save lives now and in the future.

BREATHALYZERS ­ LAW ENFORCEMENT

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After being stopped by law enforcement for suspected drunkdriving, there will be field sobriety tests (FST) performed todetermine if a driver is over the legal Blood AlcoholConcentration or BAC limit. There are three methods of bloodalcohol content (BAC) testing normally used in the U.S., the mostaccurate method being a blood test. However, blood tests areinconvenient and invasive; a blood sample must be drawn fromsubjects' veins in a hospital or clinical setting. As a result, breathtests using handheld devices, also called "breathalyzers" and"preliminary breath testers" (PBT), are employed in the field bylaw enforcement to assess BAC. These devices are lightweight,portable, and easy to administer. Breath analyzers estimate BACindirectly by measuring the amount of alcohol in one's breath.Currently there are several breathalyzer technologies which aremost prevalent and used by law enforcement:

Alcohol Hand­held field testing devices are generally basedon electrochemical platinum fuel cell analysis and, dependingupon jurisdiction, may be used by officers in the field as a form of"field sobriety test" commonly called PBT (preliminary breathtest) or PAS (preliminary alcohol screening) or as evidentialdevices in POA (point of arrest) testing.

Desktop analyzers generally use infrared spectrophotometertechnology, electrochemical fuel cell technology, or acombination of the two. These devices are usually kept inbooking areas of the holding or jail facility where subjects willblow to give a more accurate reading. The larger desktopdevices tend to have better results than the hand­held deviceslaw enforcement often carries.

Here is a video on myths if you can beat a Breathalyzer!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__lcu­ILXN4XN4

The Sniffer Flashlight is a passive alcohol sensor built into aflashlight. This gadget has a pump in it which sucks up the airnear the suspect and alerts the officer if it detects alcohol in theair. It includes a high intensity flashlight for night patrols byoffices where applicable. The Sniffer takes less time to check foralcohol presence than to check a driver's license. The Sniffer cancheck alcohol presence/absence with or without a subject's directparticipation. When used without the subject's direct participationit is known as passive sampling, as opposed to active testingwhere the subject blows directly into a mouthpiece or the intakeport. The Sniffer can be used to detect open containers ofalcoholic beverages, or to detect low, ambient levels of alcohol inenclosed spaces such as vehicles, jail cells, or classrooms. Here is a video related to the Sniffer Flashlight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN_yS3BzK0M

With the ever growing legalization of Marijuana throughout theUS, the problem of driving under the influence of Marijuana isalso likely to grow. Cannabix Technologies Inc. is developing ahand­held Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer for lawenforcement and the workplace. These are the first publiclyavailable images of their two marijuana Breathalyzer Alphaprototypes.The Alpha device testing is well underway withmedical marijuana users. The objective of the testing is tomaximize THC sensitivity, detection and reliability of the devicefor use as a roadside or workplace drug impairment tool. Thecompanies goal is to have it available for law enforcement by2016.

Here is a video related to Marijuana Breathalyzer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuxoLA25pb0

Court Ordered Alcohol Monitoring Devices

An ignition interlock device (IID) or breath alcohol ignitioninterlock device is a mechanism, like a breathalyzer, installedon a motor vehicle's dashboard. Before the vehicle's motor canbe started, the driver first must exhale into the device; if the

resultant breath­alcohol concentration analyzed result is greaterthan the programmed blood alcohol concentration (which variesbetween countries), the device prevents the engine from beingstarted. Many countries are requiring the ignition interlock as acondition for drivers convicted of driving under the influence,especially repeat offenders. Most U.S. states now permit judgesto order the installation of an IID as a condition of probation; forrepeat offenders, and for first offenders in some states,installation may be mandated by law.

Here is a link and video related to the use of IID Products.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fktdAo72xkI

The SCRAM bracelet ("Secure Continuous Remote AlcoholMonitoring") is the world's most widely used and trusted 24/7transdermal alcohol testing system, for use with high­risk,hardcore DUI alcohol offenders. It combines 24/7 alcohol testingwith optional house arrest monitoring in a single device. Thedevice is water­resistant and worn on either leg as a condition ofprobation or parole. It can detect any alcohol consumption viatransdermal measurements throughout the day. Anti­tamperfeatures are in place to thwart attempts such as placing a flatitem between the leg and the device to block skin contact. Theytypically also function as a normal tether, i.e. providing 24­hourlocation­based data on the person's whereabouts, and calling inany violations of either protocol. Both cannot be removed by theuser without it being reported to the base station. The NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration produced a favorablereport on the use of electronic monitoring of DUI offenders, withlower recidivism rates and less cost compared to jail.

Here is a link and video related to the SCRAM Product. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDrQ_brxabw

SCRAM Remote Alcohol Breath Tester is the world's firsthandheld, wireless, portable breath alcohol device withautomated facial recognition and GPS with every single test. Thedevice was developed for lower­risk offenders or those who haveearned less intensive testing and monitoring. SCRAM RemoteBreath is the most flexible option in breath alcohol testing forlower­risk offenders from the industry­leading line of electronicmonitoring solutions. Here is a link and video related to the SCRAM Product.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWxjBHPHlcQ

Treatment Center Alcohol Monitor Device

Soberlink offers a new approach to alcohol monitoring. Wherethe term alcohol monitoring is frequently associated with urinetesting or an alcohol ankle bracelet; Soberlink is the first trulyportable, convenient, and discreet alcohol monitoring solution.Soberlink has a proven track record in Criminal Justice andAddiction Treatment with a presence in all 50 states andCanada. The portable alcohol monitoring device collects a breathsample to measure Breath Alcohol Concentration (BrAC), whilesimultaneously taking a photo of the individual to confirm theiridentity. The breathalyzer wirelessly submits the test results to acloud­based Monitoring Web Portal where instant alerts can be

set up to notify contacts if there are signs of a relapse. Thedevice is used in aftercare treatment programs, outpatientprograms, licensed professional programs, family law, and childcustody monitoring.

Here is a video and link to the Soberlink device.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnICWciehUg

Workplace alcohol checking devices

The PAS Sentry is the "original" high volume "Zero AlcoholTolerance" screening and access control solution. The PASSentry is a non­invasive breath alcohol analyzer with aninnovative "wall mount" design, which allows breath alcohol(BrAC) screening of subjects automatically and is designed tosatisfy zero alcohol tolerance specifications. Easy to use withcolor coded visual prompts and an audible alarm. The PASSentry makes alcohol deterrence easy and affordable. Innovativefully automated design can stand alone or be sequenced withexisting entry/exits or other access control points. A platinumelectrochemical fuel cell sensor of high alcohol specificity,accuracy and stability assures reliable measurements. Theoperator­controlled sampling system guarantees accuratedetection of alcohol, and is especially suited for quicksubsequent measurements. Individuals can be processed quicklyso no bottlenecking or lost time. Results are indicated with aneasily readable color display and audible warnings. Auto ormanual override operations­­ simply blow or talk to activate theproprietary sampling system and SENTRY does the rest!

Staff in local government, the NHS and security, transport andleisure industries will be first to be targeted as the world's firstfinger­touch system to detect alcohol is launched. The device,AlcoSense TruTouch, uses a near­infrared light to measureblood alcohol content in the skin. Users put their fingers on anoptical touch pad and the reader gives a result within tenseconds, meaning 300 employees an hour can be processed.But unions complained alcohol testing was heavy­handed whilean employment lawyer said most workers had the right to refusea test. AlcoDigital, the company behind the device, says it couldbe used in anything from transport to heavy industry to officejobs such as banking.

Here are some videos on the Alco Sense TruTouch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35oC6W4jVu4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTuMsOx1dZ4

Breathalyzers in Alcohol Establishments

Public Breathalyzers are starting to become a popular method forconsumers to test themselves at the source of alcoholconsumption. They are now able to be found in almost any type

of licensed business. Public Fuel Cell Breathalyzers are used inpubs, bars, restaurants, charities, weddings and all types oflicensed events.

Here is a video on Breathalyzers in establishments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHi39LJqE90

Personal Breathalyzers Devices

In recent years, breathalyzer prices have declined while breathtesting technologies have improved. Increasingly, consumers arepurchasing breathalyzers to gauge their own BAC levels afterconsuming alcohol, as well as to monitor underage children withdriving privileges or family members who have alcohol issues.Because of the liability and the high cost of DUI fines, the publichas more devices available to them to determine if they areunder the limit. A large amount of companies are now sellingpersonal Hand Held Alcohol testing devices. Devices have evenbeen designed to work with your smart phone as an attachmentor via Bluetooth.

Here is a link and video related to personal breathalyzers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5o6Oy8xL­8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_WalFN_LFk

While it is certainly no replacement for responsible drinking andhaving a designated driver, the Kisai Breathalyzer Watch has a

built­in breathalyzer that can test your blood alcohol level with itssensor. Oh, and it tells the time. Whether you use it as a gag giftor as a way to really test your tolerance, you just blow into theside of the watch for five seconds and wait for the watch to giveyou a reading from among the ten different levels. There's even abuilt­in sobriety game to test your reactions that sounds hardenough even if you haven't been hanging out with your favoritealcohol friends Jim Beam or Jose Cuervo.

Here is a link and video related to the Kisai watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTKqyIIfiFo#t=22

You might chuckle at the idea of a drunk cyclist, but since theyoften share the road with motorists, they can be just asdangerous as an inebriated driver. So if you don't trust yourself toleave your bike locked up after having one too many, this bikelock will only open after you use its built­in breathalyzer. Unlikebreathalyzers installed in cars, which are often required by thelaw after a driver has been arrested for drunk driving, theAlcoho­Lock is completely optional to use. And for those timeswhen you haven't been drinking, like when leaving for work in themorning, having to lean down and blow into the lock'sbreathalyzer is a little inconvenient. So convincing people to useit all the time, or carry two locks depending on the time of day,might be a hard sell. A smartphone with an active dataconnection is required to take full advantage of the Alcoho­Lock,and the device does need to be regularly charged, administeringabout 40 blood­alcohol­level tests on a full battery.

Here is a link and video related to the bike lock.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q6vKLY0­aE

The Future of Drive Alcohol Detection

The Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety, or DADSS,program is a collaborative research partnership between theAutomotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS), representing 17automobile manufacturers, and the National Highway TrafficSafety Administration to assess and develop alcohol­detectiontechnologies to prevent vehicles from being driven when adriver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) BAC exceeds thelegal limit of 0.08 percent. From its inception, the DADSSprogram has been, and continues to be, working toward avoluntary, non­regulatory countermeasure to reduce drunkdriving. The purpose is to explore the feasibility, the potentialbenefits of, and the potential challenges associated with a morewidespread use of in­vehicle technology to prevent alcohol­impaired driving

Here is a link to video showing the future of DADSS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_4BvmHAt4o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzEf_xryNJg

Training­Consulting­Presentations

Here at Reach Out we know how important it is to stay ahead ofthe curve. We are dedicated to bring our law enforcementpartners up to date training in alcohol trends and synthetic drugs.We not only will help you get informed about these everchanging drugs, but help find solutions for your administrationstaff and city/county council bodies to limit the availability ofthese illegal substances in your community. These solutions may

consist of ordinances, regulations, or laws you may not befamiliar with. Reach Out has a long track record of presenting informationabout synthetic drugs for some of our partners. We have donework sessions prior to city council meetings to help educate thecommunity about problems related to alcohol, tobacco, andsynthetic drugs. If you have any questions reference our training or would like toset up a training or presentation please contact Omar Gonzalezas (909) 982­8641 or email him at omar@we­reachout.org.

If you have any questions on information covered in thisnewsletter or have valuable information you would like to sharewith our law enforcement partners. Please email it to fred@we­reachout.org. We will try to include it in our next newsletter.

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Diana FoxExecutive Director

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