The Problem with the Tostitos Bag Breathalyzer
Right around Superbowl time the commercials start running. And while warning us against drinking and driving may seem like a no brainer, some brands try to capitalize on the season of binge drinking with a gimmick. This year, it’s the Tostitos Party Safe Bag. The tortilla chip bag comes with a built in “breathalyzer”. If alcohol is detected on your breath, the bag can even help you call an Uber. These limited edition bags will not be sold to the general public, but Frito Lay has partnered with M […]
Hands-on with Soberlink Cellular Smart Breathalyzer
Alcohol cessation programs often require participants to stay off the booze entirely. This may be voluntary or required by a court order, but the task of watching for slip-ups can be both difficult and counter-productive. Under court mandated cessation, typically randomly assigned visits are required of offenders, but people tend to take risks knowing that there’s only a small chance that a test will be required. Moreover, the burden of testing can be substantial if the testing center is far fro […]
Wireless Breathalyzer Device Helps Keep Offenders Sober, Out of Jail
SANTA FE, NM – Local judges and corrections officials have a new weapon in their arsenal of strategies to help ensure people accused of offenses involving alcohol abide by court orders to abstain. The portable device transmits the results of breath alcohol tests to a cloud-based monitoring website, allowing judges to more safely release some offenders from jail, while still tracking whether they are complying with drinking bans. The Santa Fe County Corrections Department began using the devices […]
Soberlink Leads to Felony Charges
WAUPACA, WI – Three defendants in drunken driving cases now face felony bail jumping charges thanks to an alcohol-monitoring system recently introduced by the courts in Waupaca County. Called Soberlink, the hand-held device collects a deep-lung breath test, measures the breath alcohol concentration and takes a photo of the individual to confirm his identity. The device submits the test results to a monitoring website that sends instant alerts to notify law enforcement if there are signs of alcoh […]
Fetal Alcohol Fight in Crow Wing Arms Itself with New Tool
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Former Crow Wing County educator Jody Crowe grew tired of seeing fetal alcohol-related behavioral and learning problems in children around the state. Crowe is now leading efforts to combat it in a new way: putting cellular technology-based Breathalyzers in the hands of pregnant, alcohol-involved teens and giving them incentives to stay booze-free.
Program Rewards Teen Moms-To-Be Who Stay Sober
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A new program is providing rewards for teenagers who stay alcohol-free during pregnancy. An organization called Healthy Brains for Children is heading the effort. Expecting teenagers are given a cell phone as an incentive but also a Breathalyzer that they will be required to blow into during the day. “I guess it’s leading edge as far as prevention, and we are doing something,” said board member, Anne Archibald. “It’s proactive.” The name on the side of the Breathalyzer says […]
New Tool To Combat Drunken Driving
HUNTINGTON — Court officials hope a hand-held alcohol monitoring device provides the alternative needed to curb drunken driving and reduce jail costs in Cabell County. The Sheriff’s Alternative Sentencing Division started using the new technology in late August. It replaces the typical ankle bracelet with a hand-held Breathalyzer. The device, known as SOBERLINK, comes equipped with cell and GPS technology to transmit instantaneous test results and a photograph to verify who provided the sample. […]
Probation Department Reports Success With Soberlink
The SOBERLINK 2 is a mobile breathalyzer that tests a user’s blood alcohol content, takes their picture and records their location. But what really makes the device stand out is what happens after. “Just wait 60 seconds and it’ll send a report to the monitoring center and let us know the results of the test,” said Jefferson County Probation Department Senior Probation Officer Todd Murrock. The device does it all and in real-time. It’s so accurate it’s giving judges the confidence to let more peo […]