Type I > DRE/Chemist

Type II > administer, maintain, repair and conduct training for breath instrument

Type III > can only administer breath instrument

Specific reasons why suspect stopped

Specific reasons why suspect operating vehicle

Specific reasons why suspect was intoxicated including suspect’s general appearance & behavior

 SFST’s administered >

 SFST’s were administered in the following order > HGN, Walk & Turn, One Leg Stand

SFST’s must be administered exactly as instructed by NHSTA approved by the Health Dept.

Total SFST Training >

 HGN training  >  (8 Hrs)

 One Leg Stand training >

 Walk & Turn training >

 Total DWI stops & impairment found >

 Total DWI stops & no impairment found >

 When & how was suspect placed under arrest

After arrest, suspect was read Miranda and consented to answer questions

Implied Consent was read to suspect & suspect understood & consented or refused test

Suspect asked and was given 20 minutes to call attorney or did suspect abandon attempt

If refused, a Breathalyzer instrument printout was generated

Breathalyzer training & permit valid >

Breathalyzer instrument used, maintenance, reliability & accuracy documented

Suspect had no foreign substances in mouth prior to and during 15-minute observation period

The Ultimate question > was the suspect impaired to the degree that he/she lost the normal use of their mental/physical faculties.

REMEMBER: The arrest report is not intended to list everything that happened during arrest, only the details that are pertinent to the officer’s decision to arrest the suspect

BEWARE > MAKE SURE TIME USED ON ALL REPORTS IS FROM SAME CLOCK

SFST’s tests are divided attention tests used to determine an individual’s degree of impairment to perform the mental & physical activity required to drive unimpaired

Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus > involuntary jerking of eye balls move side to side

 Vertical Gaze Nystagmus > involuntary jerking of eye balls gaze upward

Resting Nystagmus > involuntary jerking of eye balls looking straight ahead

Beware Fatique Nystagmus > eyes were not held out at max deviation more than 30 seconds

Suspect tested for medical disorders to determine if cause of driving impairment

(Tests to determine if medical disorder present = eyes not tracking together (2 seconds each eye), pupils unequal in size, no resting nystagmus)

Eye glasses off or hard contacts out (soft contacts will not interfere with test)

Suspect told they should remove a 2 inch or more heeled shoe

 Tests administered on level, hard, dry and non-slippery surface

Tests administered out of passing traffic, direct light, including patrol car strobe & rotating lights

Instructions given and suspect understood

Suspect asked if any health problem, on medication & observe no physical injury

Weather > no wind or dust present

Didn’t see or smell on suspect’s person: paint, thinner, glue, mouthwash or breath-spray

Define > involuntary jerking of the eye ball as they gaze toward the side

 4 or more clues = substantial intoxication impairment  

Move object at extreme left of eye to center & extreme right of eye to center 2 seconds out & 2 seconds in

2 passes over each eye

Left eye 1^st > move object so white of eye not present

Right eye 2^nd> move object so white of eye not present

2 passes over each eye

Left eye 1^st > slowly moved object 4 seconds from center of eye to 45 degree angle

Right eye 2^nd> slowly moved object 4 seconds from center of eye to 45 degree angle

2 passes over each eye

Define > Involuntary jerking of eye ball when held 4 seconds in the up-most position

Object held 12-15 inches in front of suspect’s nose slightly above eye level for 4 seconds (If  object moved 12  inches move 12 inches side to side and same if moved 15 inches)

Test administered 2 times

Demonstrated test > min 3 heel-to-toe steps

Suspect told to place right foot on line in front of left foot heel to toe

Suspect told to keep arms down at side throughout entire test

Suspect told keep position until told to begin test, do not start until told to do so

Suspect asked & understands directions

Suspect told to take 9 heel-to-toe steps, turn, and take 9 heel-to-toe steps back

Demonstrated to suspect when turning around to keep front foot on line and turn by taking a series of small steps with other foot

Suspect told when walking watch feet at all times and count steps out loud

Suspect told once walking starts, not to stop until entire test completed

Suspect told to begin test

Clues may be observed during instructional stance vs. walking stage

2 or more clues = substantial intoxication impairment

Demonstrated test

Suspect told to keep legs straight & feet together & arms down at side

Suspect told to stand in position and start test until told to do so

 Asked suspect if understood instructions

Suspect told to raise either leg 6 inches off ground and hold up foot pointed out for 30 seconds

Suspect told to count one thousand one, one thousand two up to 30

2 or more clues = substantial intoxication impairment