Case Study: Tampa DUI Detecting Impaired Drivers
Detecting Impaired Drivers: Technology Users: Tampa, FL DUI Squads: "This NIDA-funded training and research project recognized that too few police officers are trained to detect drugged-impaired driving and innovative police training could be developed that integrates new drug detection technology with computer-assisted drug detection training. The Walsh Group in response to these needs, designed a self-paced, interactive computer training program. The curriculum provided instruction on:
* DUI and DUI detection legislation;
* Drugs and their behavioral effects;
* Standard Field Sobriety Tests; and
* On-site drug testing.
Tampa, Florida was chosen as a test site and the new, eight-hour curriculum was integrated into the Tampa Police DUI Squads' training activities.
Conclusions
The program, which is no longer active, concluded with four months of equipment use and evaluation. Approximately 265 DUI suspects were apprehended during the evaluation phase--86 percent or 230 individuals were male and 80 percent were between the ages of 18-44. Breath and urine samples were collected for all subjects and 86 percent were found to be legally drunk (with a .0170 BAC or more); and 31 percent tested positive for illegal drug use. Data indicated that the younger the suspects, the more likely they were to use drugs (98 percent were found with marijuana and cocaine in their samples)."
* DUI and DUI detection legislation;
* Drugs and their behavioral effects;
* Standard Field Sobriety Tests; and
* On-site drug testing.
Tampa, Florida was chosen as a test site and the new, eight-hour curriculum was integrated into the Tampa Police DUI Squads' training activities.
Conclusions
The program, which is no longer active, concluded with four months of equipment use and evaluation. Approximately 265 DUI suspects were apprehended during the evaluation phase--86 percent or 230 individuals were male and 80 percent were between the ages of 18-44. Breath and urine samples were collected for all subjects and 86 percent were found to be legally drunk (with a .0170 BAC or more); and 31 percent tested positive for illegal drug use. Data indicated that the younger the suspects, the more likely they were to use drugs (98 percent were found with marijuana and cocaine in their samples)."
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