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Glacier County OKs replacement handheld breath-test units; sheriff's office reports noninjury deputy crash
Summary
The county authorized the purchase of 11 handheld alcohol-screening PBT units for $5,630 and heard a report from the sheriff's office about a noninjury crash involving a rookie deputy; staff said the devices have a roughly seven-year usable life.
The Glacier County commissioners voted Feb. 3 to purchase 11 handheld alcohol-screening devices (PBTs) for the sheriff's office at a combined quoted price of $5,630 from Intoximeters. Tom Pfeiffer, speaking for the sheriff's office, said the PBTs are used by deputies and detention staff and that "these PBTs have roughly a 7 year shelf life," noting the department had budgeted for replacements.
Pfeiffer also reported a recent noninjury crash involving a rookie deputy who, while attempting to effect a traffic stop, collided with another motorist. "No one was injured," Pfeiffer said, and he added the matter has been reported to insurance and the department will take steps to prevent recurrence, including follow-up training.
Commissioners approved the PBT purchase by motion and voice vote. Pfeiffer said some older units can be retained as backups, while others should be disposed of or salvaged for reserves.
