The different types of technological equipment
used in the police.
Unit 20 Assignment 3
,1. Breathalyser technology
A breathalyser is a device for estimating blood alcohol content from a breath
sample, this is often used by a police officer upon pulling over a person they
believe may be under the influence of alcohol whilst driving.
This test is done by taking a deep breath then blowing into a tube and then
the device will display a reading, anything over 35 micrograms per 100 ml of
breath is over the limit and therefore would lead to an arrest.
, 1. Breathalyser technology
Benefits:
Being able to conduct a road side test means keeping more drunk drivers off
the streets leading to less road accidents.
Its also a fairly small device that can easily fit inside a coat pocket and is light
weight so all officers can carry one around with them.
Cheap to manufacture and buy.
Provides accurate readings.
used in the police.
Unit 20 Assignment 3
,1. Breathalyser technology
A breathalyser is a device for estimating blood alcohol content from a breath
sample, this is often used by a police officer upon pulling over a person they
believe may be under the influence of alcohol whilst driving.
This test is done by taking a deep breath then blowing into a tube and then
the device will display a reading, anything over 35 micrograms per 100 ml of
breath is over the limit and therefore would lead to an arrest.
, 1. Breathalyser technology
Benefits:
Being able to conduct a road side test means keeping more drunk drivers off
the streets leading to less road accidents.
Its also a fairly small device that can easily fit inside a coat pocket and is light
weight so all officers can carry one around with them.
Cheap to manufacture and buy.
Provides accurate readings.
