MI - State Police: Breath alcohol test machine issues affect 52 cases

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State police: Problems found in 8 alcohol test machines, affecting 52 cases

Michigan State Police have so far identified discrepancies in eight of the 203 breath alcohol testing devices used across the state, potentially affecting 52 suspected drunken driving cases.

An audit identified the first evidence of potential criminal wrongdoing by the third party company hired to perform maintenance on the device on Jan. 2, but problems with the company's technicians date back to April 2019. Between August and December, seven cases were dismissed because of errors and a lack of compliance with contracted duties...

 

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Michigan State Police director testifies about investigation into breathalyzers

Discrepancies identified involving eight instruments at eight locations

DETROIT – The Michigan State Police director testified Thursday in Lansing about the department’s investigation into discrepancies with breathalyzer testing.

State police director Col. Joseph Gasper went before the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer questions after his department launched a criminal investigation this week into fraud in connection with breathalyzer testing. Police suspect fraud may have been committed by contract employees of the Datamaster vendor and Intoximeters...