Frequently Asked Questions
State Public Health Laboratory - Breath Alcohol
Can I fax my paperwork in to your office?
What do I need to send in to you so that I can renew
my Type 3 permit?
What do I send in with my new Type 3 permit applications?
What if my Type 3 permit has expired?
What do I need to submit to you, if I want to conduct
a Type 3 Class?
What if have a current permit for one BA instrument
and now need training on another, in addition to the current BA
instrument?
What do I need to send in to renew my Type 2 permit?
What is required to become a Type 2 permit holder?
What paperwork do I send in for my monthly maintenance
report?
What if I am having instrument problems whom do I
contact?
Where are you located?
How many breath analyzer instruments do we have in
use within our state?
Where do I get Alcohol Influence Report (AIR) forms
and the evidence tickets?
Can I fax paperwork in to your office?
Yes, you may fax your Maintenance reports, requests or applications.
If faxing any paperwork, leave a number so that we may contact you
if there is an error in transmittance. Faxing takes the place of
mailing and is considered an original, so do not send hard copies
via mail if you have faxed them. Ensure the legibility of each page
before faxing.
Our Fax number is 573-840-9139.
What do I need to send in to you so that
I can renew my Type 3 permit?
You should have performed at least 10 actual DWI subjects in the
last year of that permit and submit the copy of the BA log for those
tests with your application or if this has not been met than you
will need to perform 5 self-administered breath test with 5 completed
observational checklist or the 3rd page of the AIR form.
You must also complete a 2 hour refresher course under the supervision of a valid Type 2 permit holder on the instrument for which you are submitting for renewal. Your permit
application must have the attached copies of the BA log for the
actual DWI’s performed or self-administered test and operational
checklist. Retain copies of everything sent to us until you have
received your permit from us. This will help relieve the aggravation
associated with thing’s that can get lost in the mail, you
will have a copy to fall back on if this occurs.
What do I send in with my new Type 3 permit
applications?
If you are a Type 2 and you are submitting the applications of your
newly trained Type 3’s, you must send us a Type 3 permit application
and a copy of their final written exams for the course that they
have just completed. If your training was performed by a training
academy, you will need to contact the training academy and see what
will be need for you to submit your application for permit, complete
with all that is required. Or you can contact our office for more
information to help in obtaining the necessary paperwork. Retain
copies of everything sent to us until you have received your permit
from us. This will help relieve the aggravation associated with
thing’s that can get lost in the mail, you will have a copy
to fall back on if this occurs.
What if my Type 3 permit has expired?
When a permit expires it can no longer be used, there is no grace
period. An expired Type 3's permit that is still within the 30-day
period from their expiration date will need to submit a completed
application with either the 10 actual DWI’s if this is not
met than you need to performed 5 self-administered breath test with
5 completed observational checklist or the 3rd page of the AIR form.
If they are expired beyond the 30 days then a 2- hour refresher
course will need to be performed by the Type 2 and during this time
the Type 3 will perform their 5 self-tests. If it is beyond 6 months,
but not quite a year, then the refresher class may be a little longer
than 2 hours. Once they are expired by one year or more they have
to have the Type 3-operator course all over again, which is 24 hours
or more.
What do I need to submit to you if I want
to conduct a Type 3 class?
You will need to submit a letter asking for approval to perform
the Type 3 training to the Breath Alcohol Program. In the letter
you should include: the location of the class, the type of class
(24 hours for new a Type 3 permit or four hours for a new instrument),
the dates of the class, instructor(s), approximate number of students
and your course outline with the topics per hour and a master copy
of your written exams with answer that will be given at the completion
of the class.
New Type 3’s need a minimum of 24 hours, which includes the
BA instrument. For a current Type 3 to change to another BA instrument
is a minimum 4 hours with a written exam over the BA instrument.
What if have a current permit for one BA
instrument and now need training on another, in addition to the
current BA instrument?
This requires a minimum 4-hour course on the BA instrument complete
with written exam. If you would like to have both BA instruments
on one permit, renewal procedures for the current BA instrument
must be met at the time the application request is made for new
BA instrument. You should have performed at least 10 actual DWI
subjects in the last year of that permit and submit the copy of
the BA log for those tests with your application or if this has
not been met, then you will need to perform five self-administered
breath tests with five completed observational checklists or the 3rd
page of the AIR form. Your permit application must have the attached
copies of the BA log for the actual DWI’s performed or 5 self-administered
tests and 5 operational checklists. A letter of approval will be
sent to you, giving permission to conduct the training. A copy will
be retained in the Breath Alcohol Program.
What do I need to send in to you so that
I can renew my Type 2 permit?
To renew your Type 2 permit you will need to either fax or mail
a Type 2 application completed per the instructions on the application:
Complete with your original training, list number of maintenance
reports performed in the last year of the permit, the number of
actual DWI’s performed in the last year of the permit (at
least 10). If you haven’t performed at least 10 DWI’s
in the last year of your permit you will need to perform five self-administered
breath test and fill out 5 operational checklist or the 3rd page
of the alcohol influence report page for each of the 5 breath test
printouts. Your permit application must have the attached copies
of the BA log for the actual DWI’s performed or self-administered
test and operational checklist.Retain copies of everything sent
to us, until you have received your permit from us. This will help
relieve the aggravation associated with thing’s that can get
lost in the mail, you will have a copy to fall back on if this occurs.
What is required to become a Type 2?
You must be 21 years of age and employed by the Law Enforcement
Agency that owns the Breath Analyzer instrument. There may be two
Type 2’s per instrument at the agency that owns the BA instrument,
beyond these requirements it will be necessary to contact our office.
If there is more than one Type 2 at your agency, it is expected
that the Type 2 will have hands on proficiency with the instrument
and the performance of the monthly maintenance report. The BA instrument
responsibilities should be shared equally.
An approved training course is required before a permit may be issued
from the Breath Alcohol Program. Prior approval from us is necessary
to attend either of the training facilities.
There are two primary training facilities, the Missouri State Highway
Patrol Academy located in Jefferson City, MO. and the Central Missouri
State University, Missouri Safety Center located in Warrensburg,
MO.
There have been occasions where we have provided Type II training
to individuals here within our lab.
Beyond these requirements, it will be necessary to contact
our office.
What paperwork do I send in for my monthly
maintenance report?
Remember that you always keep the originals.
For the Datamaster: Copies of the evidential printouts of the: Diagnostic
Check, Calibration Check, and the R.F.I., the Certificate of Analysis
and a copy of your current Type 2 Permit should be sent to us within
15 days of the performance of the maintenance report(s). Remember
that you always keep the originals.
For the Intoxilyzer 5000: Copies of the evidential printouts of
the: Diagnostic Check, Print Test, Calibration Check, and R.F.I.,
the Certificate of Analysis and a copy of your current Type 2 Permit
should be sent to us within 15 days of the performance of the maintenance
report(s). Remember that you always keep the originals.
The same is true if a 0.04% standard maintenance report is performed.
Only one Type 2 permit holder shall perform and sign the Maintenance
Report.
Ensure the legibility of each page.
What if I am having instrument problems
whom do I contact?
If you happen to experience any problems with your BA instrument,
you should contact us first at
573-840-9140. We need to be aware
of any problems and what type of problems may be occurring with
the instruments.
We are Manufacture trained on the BA instruments, and stay current
with yearly updates provided by the manufacturer. We do know how
to troubleshoot problems with the instruments and perform repairs.
Most problems can usually be resolved over the phone, if not, we
can direct you to the appropriate place.
How many breath analyzer instruments
do we have in use within our state?
We have 473 breath analyzers (BA instruments) in use within our
state:
385 Datamasters: 125 used by the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
260 used by police departments, sheriff departments, and Missouri
State Water Patrol. Representing 224 non-highway patrol agencies
where these datamaster’s are located.
Intoxilyzer 5000, 84 located within 56 police departments and one
sheriff department.
Alco-Sensor IV with printer* six, located in two different Police departments.
In addition to the BA instruments in use within our state there
are 19 Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) Vans. These are specially designed
and equipped vans used mostly for Sobriety Check points.
Where are you located? (Map
of our location - Poplar Bluff )
We are located at 2875 James Boulevard, Poplar Bluff, Missouri one block off of Westwood Blvd.
Where do I get AIR forms and the evidence
tickets?
For the (AIR) forms call 573-751-4833, Department of Revenue.
For the evidence tickets: MSHP call your headquarters.
Other agencies call Central Missouri Safety Center, 800-801-3588.
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