Volume 5; Chapter 8

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5-08/010.00 CHEMICAL TEST LAWS
Arrested for driving under the influence, he is
required by law to submit to a test of blood alcohol or face a

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six-month suspension of his driver's license, or one year if previously convicted of 23152, 23153 or 23103 CVC, within the last five years of the date of admonition (23157 CVC).

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5-08/010.00 CHEMICAL TEST LAWS
If a person arrested for 647(f) PC (Disorderly Conduct - Drunk/Alcohol) requests a chemical test, he shall

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be administered a breath test.

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5-08/010.00 CHEMICAL TEST LAWS
This Department provides three chemical tests which are described as follows:

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Breath Alcohol Test by intoximeter trained deputy
Blood Sample by registered medical professional
Urine Specimen in approved container (

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5-08/010.00 CHEMICAL TEST LAWS
In those cases where it is believed that the suspect is under the influence of an unknown drug and/or alcohol, a

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blood or urine sample shall be collected. In situations where it is believed that the suspect is under the influence of an unknown drug only, a urine sample shall be collected.

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5-08/010.05 DEFENDANT'S RIGHTS - (DUI)
When the person arrested is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol only, the person shall be afforded the opportunity to submit

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to their choice of a blood test or breath test. A urine test is no longer available to such persons unless they are incapable of completing either the blood test or breath test.

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5-08/010.05 DEFENDANT'S RIGHTS -(DUI) In cases where the arresting Deputy reasonably suspects that the person arrested is under the influence of a drug, or the combined influence of a drug and alcohol, suspect

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may be required to submit to a blood or urine test.

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5-08/010.05 DEFENDANT'S RIGHTS -(DUI) If defendant chooses breath test they will not have a sample to test. If they want a sample they must

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submit to an additional test of either their blood or urine.

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5-08/010.05 DEFENDANT'S RIGHTS -(DUI)
The suspect may request that a blood test also be conducted by their own physician and at their own expense. If they so request,

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they shall be allowed to telephone the physician of their choice immediately after booking, and after the blood test by the Department.

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5-08/010.05 DEFENDANT'S RIGHTS -(DUI)
The telephone call for purposes of obtaining a private physician to take a blood sample shall be

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in addition to the regular calls and no unnecessary delays. They are responsible for the disposition of the blood sample. If indigent the deputy will place the call.

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5-08/010.08 DEFENDANT'S RIGHTS - DISORDERLY CONDUCT (DRUNK/ALCOHOL)
A person arrested for 647(f) PC (Disorderly Conduct - Drunk/Alcohol):

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May request a breath test. May be administered a breath test if department seeks prosecution its is at the discretion of the handling deputy.

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5-08/010.10 DEFENDANT REFUSES ALL TESTS
In DUI cases deputy shall fill out form DL 367 and advise of section

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13353 cvc chemical test advisement.

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5-08/010.10 DEFENDANT REFUSES ALL TESTS
suspect arrested for 647(f) refuses breath it shall be

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noted in first report.

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5-08/010.15 BREATH ALCOHOL TEST ADMINISTRATION
Intoximeter 3000 shall be located:

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Away from the general public,
Away from the main flow of employee traffic,
Outside the immediate booking area,
In a suitable environment for communications purposes.

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5-08/010.15 BREATH ALCOHOL TEST ADMINISTRATION
It is each Watch Sergeant's responsibility to

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ensure that persons operating the instruments have been certified as being trained.

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5-08/010.15 BREATH ALCOHOL TEST ADMINISTRATION The Crime Lab Blood-Alcohol Testing Section, shall be
notified

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if machine is taken out of service or malfuncioning

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5-08/010.15 BREATH ALCOHOL TEST ADMINISTRATION
If blood-alcohol content of .08% or higher
.05% through .08% - the Watch Sergeant shall

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- a complaint shall be sought,
observe the subject. If there are visual symptoms of intoxication, the subject should be held. W/S determines if suspects get booked or not.

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5-08/010.15 BREATH ALCOHOL TEST ADMINISTRATION
If blood-alcohol content is below .05% but marked symptoms of intoxication exist,

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examined for sickness or signs of narcotic, or drug use
obtain a sample of subject's blood or urine - preferably urine,
W/C shall authorize booking/release.

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5-08/010.15 BREATH ALCOHOL TEST ADMINISTRATION
------------ personnel shall conduct periodic inspections to ensure compliance with installation, safety, inspections, operation and training procedures.

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Traffic Services Detail

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5-08/010.15 BREATH ALCOHOL TEST ADMINISTRATION
Each Station assigned an Intoximeter 3000 (IR 3000) shall maintain a bound daily journal in which the following shall be recorded:

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Tests
Procedure Inspections,

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5-08/010.20 BLOOD TEST
people who are exempt have

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hemophilia
heart condition with anti-coagulant under doctors direction.

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5-08/010.20 BLOOD TEST
The specimen need not be stored

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under refrigeration but must be in department blood alcohol specimen kit..

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5-08/010.20 BLOOD TEST
by own physician must have own container and deputy must

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record doctors information, time requested, arrival, time of test.

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5-08/010.20 BLOOD TEST Test Desired, Suspect Refuses Permission The Watch Commander shall consider the following in making his decision:

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Has adequate evidence already been obtained?
Is incident severe enough to warrant this action?
Would the degree of force required be excessive?
Could restraints adversely affect the admissibility of the evidence?
Does the on-call Deputy district attorney concur with the proposed action?

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5-08/010.25 URINALYSIS
To obtain a proper sample for blood-alcohol testing,
Subject should void his bladder as soon as practical following apprehension and

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the test specimen not obtained until after twenty minutes,
bottle shaken vigorously to mix preservative,
Identify the specimen bottle

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5-08/010.25 URINALYSIS
When toxicological tests other than blood-alcohol testing are requested, the subject is not required to void his bladder and wait twenty minutes. In these circumstances, a

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urine sample may be collected immediately.

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5-08/010.27 RELEASE OF BLOOD ALCOHOL SAMPLES - URINALYSIS AND BLOOD

A blood-alcohol sample shall not be released to the arrestee or his attorney without

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a court order.

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5-08/010.30 STATION COMMANDER'S RESPONSIBILITY

Station commanders are responsible for the following:

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Maintaining supplies of test kits at local hospitals,
advise hospitals to bill fiscal administration,
forward to fiscal sexual/blood test monthly log.

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5-08/010.35 RESPONSIBILITY FOR EVIDENCE
The specimen sample package shall be marked to indicate either

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misdemeanor or felony, and this fact shall be recorded on the evidence receipt by the employee transporting the specimen.

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5-08/010.35 RESPONSIBILITY FOR EVIDENCE
Retention for Misdameanors
Retention for Felonies

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one year from date of arrest unless otherwise ordered,
investigating deputy shall be responsible for changing the retention beyond one year.

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5-08/020.10 SPECIAL REPORTS

----------------may request special laboratory tests or investigations.

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The Sheriff, Undersheriff or the Assistant Sheriff(s)

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5-08/020.10 SPECIAL REPORTS
Findings on restricted reports shall be submitted only to the

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captain, Major Crimes Bureau, an area commander or a division chief.

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5-08/020.15 DISCLOSURE OF REPORTS

The investigator assigned to a case may request a -----------------while the laboratory findings are in preparation.

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verbal report from the laboratory

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5-08/030.00 IDENTIFICATION PERSONNEL REQUESTS Immediate requests for the these services shall be authorized by the

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watch commander of the requesting station or unit.

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5-08/030.00 IDENTIFICATION PERSONNEL
Immediate response requests shall be made when it is imperative that a fingerprint examination must be conducted as soon as possible to prevent the destruction of evidence. Examples:

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Homicides,
Violent crimes such as kidnapping, home invasion robberies, attempted murder, etc.,
Business robberies when securing the area for prints may interfere with normal business operation.

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5-08/030.05 RESPONSIBILITIES OF LATENT PRINT DEPUTY AT CRIME SCENE
Latent Print deputies at a crime scene shall be governed by the following regarding their responsibility and supervision:

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In the absence of a Scientific Services Bureau supervisor, direction will be obtained from the senior ranking officer at the crime scene
In most cases, the decision of the Latent Print deputy is final.

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5-08/030.10 PATROL OR DETECTIVE PERSONNEL REQUESTS IN FIELD
The following cases do not normally warrant the services of a Latent Print deputy:

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All misdemeanor crimes, Petty theft from vehicles, Bicycle thefts and recoveries, Malicious mischief with minor damage, All auto burglaries unless heavy loss or unusual circumstances, Garage burglaries unless heavy loss or forced entry or workable information,
Auto thefts, or motorcycle thefts, unless stripped,

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5-08/030.10 PATROL OR DETECTIVE PERSONNEL REQUESTS IN FIELD
In most circumstances, loss or damage is to be considered heavy when it is

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in excess of $1,000.

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5-08/040.00 POLYGRAPH PROCEDURE

Is voluntary which must be signed by person submitting to one. If person is under 18 the

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parent or guardian must sign unless married, in the military or emancipated.

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5-08/050.00 REQUESTS FOR USE OF AIRCRAFT

All requests for use of aircraft shall be made by

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contacting the Aero Bureau.

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5-08/050.20 AERO BUREAU RESPONSIBILITY

--------------------- shall be responsible for the scheduling, notification, reporting and recording of flights and flight requests.

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The Aero Bureau watch commander

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5-08/060.00 IDENTI-KIT REQUESTS

The "Identi-Kit" is used to make composite drawings of suspects, victims or missing persons. The types of crimes for which the Identi-Kit may be utilized shall be

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at the discretion of the unit commander. Scientific Services Bureau, Identification Section, shall be responsible for the coordination of the Identi-Kit program.

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5-08/065.00 PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

Shall be directed to the

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Photographic Laboratory, Scientific Services Bureau

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5-08/070.00 VIDEOTAPING SERVICES
Videotaping using personnel and portable equipment from the Video Section of the

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Advanced Training Bureau are available 24 hours a day and will respond to any location within the County by request from any station, unit or bureau desiring videotaping of significant crimes or events.