- (1) The secretary shall, upon recommendation of the department, approve trained technicians as required by s. 343.305 (6) (b) 3., Stats.
- (2) The issuance of a certificate bearing the signature of the secretary shall establish that the holder of that certificate has been approved by the secretary as a trained technician.
(3) Duties and responsibilities of a technician shall include but are not limited to the following:
- (a) Supervise the breath alcohol testing, approval and permit program in an assigned area of the state.
- (b) Supervise the breath alcohol test activities of certified instrument operators.
- (c) Complete field inspections of the total breath alcohol testing, approval and permit program including reports, records, operations and analyses.
- (d) Conduct investigations into matters pertaining to the breath alcohol testing, approval and permit program.
- (e) Instruct law enforcement agency personnel, utilizing the approved training programs, in the proper operation and use of breath alcohol test instruments and calibrating units.
- (f) Evaluate and certify to the department the competency of law enforcement agency personnel to conduct qualitative and quantitative breath alcohol tests.
- (g) Assure the continued proficiency and competency of certified instrument operators at intervals established by the department.
- (h) Assure compliance with all provisions of this chapter.
- (i) Maintain and submit records and reports as required by the department.
- (j) Testify in court when required regarding the breath alcohol testing, approval and permit program.
- (k) Comply with the procedure for testing and certifying the accuracy of breath alcohol test instruments set forth in this chapter.
- (L) Comply with all directives concerning the breath alcohol testing, approval and permit program issued by the department.
History
History: Cr. Register, July, 1985, No. 355, eff. 8-1-85; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, April, 1988, No. 388.