23-206 Preliminary Alcohol Screening Devices
Department Notice
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The Department deploys Intoximeters Alco-Sensor IV, Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) devices to all district stations. Each district station will receive two PAS devices and one printer. Trained officers are only to use the PAS devices in the field.
All PAS devices SHALL be brought to the PAS coordinator at Traffic Company every Wednesday between 0900-1200 hours and can be picked up the same day. During this period, the accuracy of the device will be checked, re-calibrated if necessary and all data will be downloaded to maintain compliance with Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations. The coordination and assignment of personnel for the drop off and pick up of devices is the sole responsibility of the district station.
If a PAS device is lost or damaged, the District Station’s Commanding Officer shall ensure that an investigation is completed and forwarded through the chain of command, per DGO 2.01.
/s/
WILLIAM SCOTT
Chief of Police
Per DN 23-152, all sworn & non-sworn members shall electronically acknowledge this Department document in PowerDMS within (30) thirty calendar days of issuance. Members whose duties are relevant to this document shall be held responsible for compliance. Any questions regarding this policy should be sent to [email protected] who will provide additional information.