Drug-impaired driving continues to be a major traffic safety challenge across the United States. As drug trends evolve and forensic technologies advance, toxicology laboratories must continuously adapt their testing practices to identify substances that may […]
Texas Hemp Updates: What’s Happening and What Comes Next
Texas’ hemp industry is facing major uncertainty. Rapid rule changes, ongoing lawsuits, and shifting enforcement have created a confusing environment for businesses, consumers, and policymakers. Right now, it feels like […]
Strengthening Road Safety: Why Impaired Driving Tracking Systems Matter
Impaired driving remains one of the most serious and preventable dangers on U.S. roads. To address this, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently launched “Pathways to Safer Streets,” its most […]
Watching Alcohol Impairment: What to Consider…and What to Do!
Author: Sasha Tanner After consuming any amount of alcohol, it is difficult for individuals to gauge their specific level of intoxication. There may be behavioral signs of alcohol impairment present, but their actual blood or breath-alcohol content (BAC/BrAC) remains unknown. Moreover, self-awareness of impairment can decrease when the individual consumed alcohol. These […]
Enhancing SFST Process for Law Enforcement Through Technology
Author: Sasha Tanner Law enforcement uses the Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) on suspected impaired drivers to determine if they are under the influence of alcohol and to potentially use the evidence in court. What if […]
What the Place of Last Drink (POLD) Says About Alcohol Impaired Driving
Author: Sasha Tanner When police stop an impaired driver, the investigation doesn’t always end at the roadside. Officers often trace the driver’s place of last drink (POLD) to determine whether a bar or restaurant may be […]
