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NTRODUCTION
Originally
Adopted:
07/13/2006
Revision #:
1.1
Revision Effective Date: 09/08/2006
INTRODUCTION
Intoxicated drivers have been, and still are, the major cause of traffic fatalities in the State of Oregon
since the introduction of the automobile. The intoxicated driver is not limited to the interstate or state
highways, but can be found on every city street and county road in the state. For law enforcement
officers, the problem of the intoxicated driver is a source of major concern.
Operators constitute the cornerstone of any breath alcohol testing program. Conscientious
operators, confident in their abilities and competent with the equipment, form the foundation of a solid
program. Careless operators, unfamiliar with the operation of the equipment, generate judicial
apprehension, as do competent operators that attempt to present expert testimony in excess of their
background, training, and capabilities.
The Oregon State Police Intoxilyzer
®
8000 Operator’s Guide is prepared by the Forensic Services
Division and is designed to provide qualified operators with a quick reference guide to the operation of
the Intoxilyzer
®
8000 breath-alcohol analyzer. This guide aims to improve the quality of breath alcohol
analyses conducted in Oregon by promoting and maintaining consistency and quality among
Intoxilyzer
®
8000 operators. This Guide will serve as a good reference for the operation of the
Intoxilyzer
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8000 instrument. You should read this guide and refer to it as needed.
For additional information, consult the following web address:
http://egov.oregon.gov/osp/forensics/lawenfresources.shtml
Organization of the Guide
The organization and content of this guide has been minimized to facilitate the quick and easy access
of reference information for the operator. It covers the steps necessary to successfully complete an
evidential breath analysis, a jail release breath analysis, and event exception messages for the
Intoxilyzer
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8000 instrument.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this guide is made available as a service for training law enforcement
personnel only. It does not constitute or represent an official record of the Office of the Legislative
Counsel. The Oregon State Police, its offices, and employees make no warranty as to the accuracy,
reliability, or completeness of any statutory or Oregon case-law information contained herein and are
not responsible for any errors or omissions for results obtained from the use or misuse of this
information. Any additional inquiries regarding statutory or case-law interpretation should be
addressed to your local district attorney’s office.
CMI and INTOXILYZER are registered trademarks of CMI, Inc.
ALL PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED AND MAY NOT BE COMPLETE
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