DMT Operator Manual v4 - Minnesota

1 DMT Operator TRAINING Manual Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Forensic Science Services Breath Alcohol Calibration Laboratory DMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB iiDMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB iii DATAMASTER DMT BREATH TEST Operator TRAINING COURSE Manual Version September 3, 2019 Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Forensic Science Services Breath Alcohol Calibration Laboratory 1430 Maryland Avenue East St. Paul, Minnesota 55106 (651) 793-2777 Written and instructed by: (Listed alphabetically) Hannah Clamons - Forensic Scientist Karin Kierzek - Forensic Scientist Aaron Olson - Forensic Scientist Shauna Richardson Forensic Scientist DMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB iv DMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB vTABLE OF CONTENTS General Course Information.

2 1 Concepts of Alcohol Testing .. 7 DMT .. 17 Dry Gas .. 25 Touch Screen Menu .. 29 ID TECH Keyboard and Integrated Barcode Reader .. 39 Hewlett Packard LaserJet P1606dn .. 43 Testing with the DMT .. 47 Status Messages .. 57 Sample Test Records .. 61 DMT Training Practice Laboratory .. 73 Pharmacology and Toxicology of Alcohol .. 87 Widmark Formula .. 97 Definitions .. 105 Portable Breath Test (PBT) Instruments .. 111 Appendices .. 127 DMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB vi General Course Information DMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB 1 General Course Information General Course Information DMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB 2 Instructor _____ This page was intentionally left blank.

3 General Course Information DMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB 3 General Course Information Introduction Handouts supplement the material taught by the staff of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Forensic Science Services Breath Alcohol Calibration Laboratory and are intended only as an aide to training. They do not contain the complete content of the course nor are they an authoritative statement of Minnesota statute, rule, regulation, policy or procedure. Every effort has been made to provide correct information at the time of writing. Required Statement The BCA is a continuing education sponsor approved by the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training ( ). Peace officers who successfully complete this course will receive continuing education credits toward their license renewal.

4 Operator training for new operators, as a basic course, constitutes twenty one (21) hours of approved continuing education credit. The BCA endeavors to provide training in an environment free of discrimination or prejudice. Discriminatory or prejudicial acts or comments by faculty members, staff or students will not be tolerated. Complaints of inappropriate behavior based on race, gender, creed, age, color, religion, national origin or marital status may be communicated in any form to any representative of the BCA. All complaints received will be handled in accordance with BCA policy. Class credit and fee If you need to leave because of a business or personal emergency, please let a course instructor know. You must attend 90% of the course to receive credit.

5 Your department will be charged the full registration fee if your absence is not cleared with an instructor. Maintenance All DMT maintenance must be performed or authorized by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Forensic Science Services Breath Alcohol Calibration Laboratory. Any unauthorized repairs could invalidate all subsequent subject tests. Any instrument problem should be brought to the immediate attention of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Forensic Science Services Breath Alcohol Calibration Laboratory. Operator Requirements 1. Minnesota DMT operators are required to attend and satisfactorily complete the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Breath Test Operator course. During the course the student will run tests, prepare breath test documentation for court, and learn the theory and background of breath testing sufficiently for competent court testimony.

6 To complete the course the student must obtain a minimum written exam score of 70% and a minimum lab exam score of 90%. 2. To maintain an active certification, an Operator must take a recertification course periodically as instructed by the BCA and achieve a passing grade on the final exam. General Course Information DMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB 4 Summary The Breath Test Operator training program has been developed to assist with enforcement of DWI statutes. The DMT test procedure and Operator requirements are the result of the experiences of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Forensic Science Services Breath Alcohol Calibration Laboratory and the recommendations of the National Safety Council s Committee on Alcohol and Other Drugs.

7 The high standards placed on operators and instruments in Minnesota have established the DMT as an accurate and impartial test for alcohol concentration. It is imperative that this quality be maintained. Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Laboratory Rules 1. 1430 Maryland is a smoke free building. Smoking is permitted only outside the building. 2. Side arms are prohibited in class whenever alcohol is being consumed. Lockers are provided for their storage. 3. Clean up spilled liquids promptly and properly. Notify an instructor immediately of any spill. 4. Return all materials to their proper storage areas at the conclusion of their use. Dispose of all refuse properly. Containers for recycling are provided. Please use them for cans, bottles and paper.

8 5. Keep all working areas clean and neat. Policy on Breath Test Students Who Have a Positive Alcohol Concentration Outside of the Controlled Drinking Session At any time during a Breath Test class, other than a controlled drinking session, if a student is found to have alcohol in their system (as tested by PBT or DMT-G), the following will occur: Breath Alcohol Calibration Laboratory staff will immediately notify Supervisor and Directors who will ensure that: Student is removed from class and not allowed to drive regardless of alcohol concentration. The law enforcement agency that employs the student will be contacted and attempts to speak with a direct supervisor will be made. An appropriate response will be agreed upon between agency and BCA.

9 General Course Information DMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB 5 DMT Certification Course Schedule Day 1: Tuesday Day 2: Wednesday Day 3: Thursday 8:00 Course Orientation Status Codes Legal Aspects 8:30 Concepts of Alcohol Testing 9:00 Lab Mock Trials 9:30 DMT Inside and Out 10:00 10:30 11:00 Ancillary Equipment Quiz and Review Pharmacology and Toxicology of Alcohol 11:30 12:00 Lunch Lunch and Drinking Session Lunch 12:30 1:00 Observation Period eCharging 1:30 Minnesota Test Sequence Testing of Drinking Subjects 2:00 Course Review 2:30 Introductory Lab 3:00 Widmark Theory Written and Lab Finals 3:30 Concepts of Alcohol Testing DMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB 6 Concepts of Alcohol Testing DMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB 7 Concepts of Alcohol Testing Concepts of Alcohol Testing DMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB 8 Instructor _____ This page was intentionally left blank.

10 Concepts of Alcohol Testing DMT Operator Training Manual Authorized by: SB 9 Chemistry of Alcohol H H H C = Carbon | | | H = Hydrogen H --- C ---C --- OH H --- C --- OH O = Oxygen | | | H H H Ethyl alcohol Methyl alcohol H OH H OH