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Course |
BREATH ANALYSIS OPERATOR COURSE |
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When |
December 29 – 31, 2025 |
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Where |
Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy SUNY Erie North Campus ROOM B-713 6205 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 |
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Time |
8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
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Cost |
There is NO cost associated with this class for Erie County agencies Out-of-county agencies should contact the academy office for the cost. |
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Target Audience / Prerequisites |
Completion of a Basic Course for Police Officers Preference will be given to Officers from the 145th & 146th Basic Course for Police Officers |
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Enrollment |
Breath Analysis Operator Course | Central Police Services or please return the Enrollment Request Form to the Academy by fax at 716-270-5390. You will receive confirmation via email approximately 2 weeks before the class. |
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Contact Person |
Contact Instructor Rich Caito at (716) 270-5381 or caito@ecc.edu for additional information or students in need of special assistance |
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Closing Date |
December 5, 2025 |
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy (ECLETA), under the auspices of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), will hold a Breath Analysis Operator Course. This course trains law enforcement personnel in the operation of the DataMaster DMT infrared breath test instrument. The program presents information on the effects of alcohol on the human body, operational procedures, NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law pertaining to DWI enforcement, and pertinent case law. Students must pass both a written test and an instrument proficiency examination to be certified.
TOPIC AREAS:
- The Metric System
- Alcohol Properties and Production
- NYS V&T Law and NYS Case Law
- Breath Alcohol Testing and Henry’s Law
- Infrared and Fuel Cell Theory
- Infrared Instrument Internal Operation
- Reference Standard
- Securing a Proper Sample
- NYS Operational Procedures
- DataMaster DMT
- Maintenance and Setup
- Testimony and Legal Considerations
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
- 90% attendance (students may miss 10% of the course for good reason)
- 70% passing on a written examination
- Satisfactory completion of instrument proficiency testing
PLEASE OBSERVE THE ACADEMY DRESS CODE:
- Police Uniform or business casual attire; blue jeans, T-shirts & sneakers are unacceptable!
PLEASE NOTE:
- YOU MUST RECEIVE TELEPHONE OR EMAIL CONFIRMATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN THIS COURSE! Notice will be made approximately 2 weeks before the start of the course. DO NOT CONTACT THE ACADEMY OFFICE BEFORE THEN
- Course enrollment will be strictly limited to thirty (30) students, NO EXCEPTIONS
- Placement is NOT on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Agencies may be limited in enrollment to allow equal opportunity to this course.
- AGENCIES OUTSIDE OF ERIE COUNTY ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN OUT-OF-COUNTY RESIDENCY FORM FOR EACH ATTENDEE ONE WEEK BEFORE THE START DATE OF THE COURSE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN NON-ADMISSION TO THE COURSE.