Breath Alcohol Section

Kristine Albers, Criminalist
Phone: (775) 328-8721

The breath alcohol unit is responsible for the training and certification of law enforcement personnel in the use of approved evidentiary breath testing instruments. The unit is also responsible for the calibration, maintenance, and repair of all evidentiary breath alcohol instruments used in northern Nevada .

Breath Alcohol Course Schedule

The Breath Alcohol Section presents the following courses:

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

INTOXILYZER 5000 CERTIFICATION COURSE

The initial certification for the Intoxilyzer 5000 is a 4-hour POST certified class. Initial certificate is valid for 3 years from date of course. If the student's certification has been expired for more than 6 months, the student must attend an entire 4-hour certification class to get re-certified as an operator.

INTOXILYZER 5000 RE-CERTIFICATION COURSE

Students who have been certified before and whose certification has not been expired for more than 6 months can attend a 2-hour POST certified re-certification class.

PBT OPERATOR COURSE

Students who attend this course will be instructed in the proper use of Preliminary Breath Testing Instruments (PBT's), namely the CMI SD-2 and SD-5. Instruction on the use of other PBT models can be presented if prior arrangements are made with the course instructor.

PBT INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Please Note: It is mandatory that students who attend this course are currently certified as an operator of the Intoxilyzer 5000 Evidential Breath Testing Instrument.

Students who attend this course will be trained in the calibration of Preliminary Breath Testing Instruments (PBTs) currently in use in Northern Nevada , including the CMI SD-2 and SD-5. Additional PBT models can be presented if prior arrangements are made with the course instructor. Students will also be trained to instruct other officers in the proper use of the PBT. Typically, there are only 1-2 PBT Instructors per agency. Although this course has no re-certification requirement, previously-certified PBT Instructors are encouraged to attend this class as a refresher course on the calibration and proper use of the PBT. Please bring at least one PBT to class to calibrate

UPCOMING DATES:

Please contact Kristine Albers at (775) 328-8721 or email to KAlbers@washoecounty.us for directions.

Due to space limitations, students must register with the Breath Alcohol Section prior to any class. Please send name of student, prior certification information, and contact information via email.