Problems and Solutions in
DWI Enforcement Systems
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
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1 -
INTRODUCTION
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2 - THE BASELINE SYSTEM
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Telephone Contacts with System Staff
Expert Panel Discussions
Staff Expertise
Top Level
Law Enforcement
First Level
Second Level
Adjudication
First Level
Second Level - Administrative
Second Level - Judicial
Sanctioning
First Level
Second Level - Administrative
Second Level - Judicial
MEASURES OF REQUIREMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
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- CASE STUDIES OF OPERATING SYSTEMS
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CASE STUDY RESULTS - SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
Site Description
System Description
Law Generation
Enforcement
Adjudication
Sanctioning
Problem Areas and Possible Fixes
CASE STUDY RESULTS - ROCKDALE COUNTY, GEORGIA
Site Description
System Description
Law Generation
Enforcement
Adjudication
Sanctioning
Problem Areas and Possible Fixes
CASE STUDY RESULTS - PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
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System Description
Law Generation
Enforcement
Adjudication
Sanctioning
Problem Areas and Possible Fixes
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SYSTEM FAILURES AND SUGGESTED FIXES
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Enforcement
Failure to Find DWI Suspects
Failure to Confirm Suspects as DWIs
Failure to Process DWIs in a Timely Manner
Adjudication
Failure to Charge DWIs
Failure to Obtain a Guilty Plea from DWIs
Failure to Convict DWIs
Sanctioning
Failure to Impose Appropriate Sanctions
Failure to Execute Imposed Sanctions
Failure to Uphold Administrative Sanctions
Enforcement
Failure to Find DWI Suspects
Failure to Confirm Suspects as DWI
Failure to Process DWIs in a Timely Manner
Adjudication
Failure to Charge DWIs
Failure to Obtain Guilty Pleas from DWIs
Failure to Convict DWIs
Sanctioning
Failure to Impose Appropriate Sanctions
Failure to Execute Imposed Sanctions
Failure to Uphold Administrative Sanctions
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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REFERENCES
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APPENDIX
- SUMMARY OF TELEPHONE DISCUSSIONS
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Figure 2-1: Top-Level Flowchart of the Baseline DWI Enforcement System
Figure 2-2: Flowchart for Function 2.0, Law Enforcement
Figure 2-3: Flowchart for Function 2.1, Perform Surveillance
Figure 2-4: Flowchart for Function 2.2, Detect Suspect
Figure 2-5: Flowchart for Function 2.3, Stop Vehicle
Figure 2-6: Flowchart for Function 2.4, Conduct Pre-Arrest Investigation
Figure 2-7: Flowchart for Function 2.6, Conduct Post-Arrest Investigation and Processing
Figure 2-8: Flowchart for Function 3.0, Adjudication
Figure 2-9: Flowchart for Function 3.1, Determine Guilt - Administrative
Figure 2-10: Flowchart for Function 3.2, Process Appeal of Administrative Decision
Figure 2-11: Flowchart for Function 3.4, Hear Motions - Judicial
Figure 2-12: Flowchart for Function 3.4, Conduct Trial - Judicial
Figure 2-13: Flowchart for Function 4.0, Sanctioning
Figure 2-14: Flowchart for Function 4.2, Diagnose and Refer
Figure 2-15: Flowchart for Function 4.3, Impose Probation
Figure 2-16: Flowchart for Function 4.4, Determine Action for Non-Compliance
Figure 4-1: Factors Contributing to "Failure to Find DWI Suspects"
Figure 4-2: Factors Contributing to "Failure to Confirm Suspects as DWIs"
Figure 4-3: Factors Contributing to "Failure to Arrest and Process DWIs In a Timely Manner"
Figure 4-4: Factors Contributing to "Failure to Charge DWIs"
Figure 4-5: Factors Contributing to "Failure to Obtain Guilty Plea From DWIs"
Figure 4-6: Factors Contributing to "Failure to Convict DWIs"
Figure 4-7: Factors Contributing to "Failure to Impose Appropriate Sanctions"
Figure 4-8: Factors Contributing to "Failure to Execute Imposed Judicial Sanctions"
Figure 4-9: Factors Contributing to "Failure to Uphold Administrative Sanctions"
Figure 4-10: Causes and Fixes of "Too Few Units Observing for DWI"
Figure 4-11: Cause and Fix of "Inability to Recognize DWI Driving Behavior"
Figure 4-12: Causes and Fixes of "Ineffective or Inefficient Use of Resources"
Figure 4-13: Causes and Fixes of "Ineffective Use of Citizen Reporting"
Figure 4-14: Cause and Fixes of "Too Much Time Spent Collecting Data"
Figure 4-15: Causes and Fix of "Failure to Observe for Signs of Alcohol Impairment"
Figure 4-16: Causes and Fix of "Failure to Properly Give or Interpret a Sobriety Test"
Figure 4-17: Causes and Fixes of "Long Waits for Support Units at Arrest Scene" Figure 4-18: Causes and Fixes of "Long Time to Reach Processing Facility"
Figure 4-19: Causes and Fixes of "Use of Patrol Officers for Non-Patrol Duties"
Figure 4-20: Causes and Fixes of "Too Few Prosecutors to Process DWI Caseload"
Figure 4-21: Causes and Fixes of "Unnecessary or Inefficient Charging Procedures"
Figure 4-22: Causes and Fixes of "Insufficient or Inadmissable Evidence"
Figure 4-23: Causes and Fixes of "Defendants Fail to Appear"
Figure 4-24: Causes and Fixes of "Too Few Guilty Pleas at Arraignment"
Figure 4-25: Causes and Fixes of "Failure to Negotiate a Plea"
Figure 4-26: Causes and Fixes of "Too Many Motions and Continuances"
Figure 4-27: Causes and Fixes of "Critical Evidence Not Admitted"
Figure 4-28: Causes and Fixes of "No Testimony or Poor Testimony From a Key Witness"
Figure 4-29: Cause and Fix of "Inappropriate Not Guilty Verdict Rendered"
Figure 4-30: Cause and Fix of "Lack of Information"
Figure 4-31: Cause and Fix of "Lack of Sanctioning Resources"
Figure 4-32: Cause and Fix of "Lack of Uniformity in Sentencing"
Figure 4-33: Cause and Fix of "Insufficient Attention to Sentencing"
Figure 4-34: Causes and Fix of "Failure to Complete Term or Fulfill Conditions of Sentence"
Figure 4-35: Causes and Fix of "Police Officer Fails to Appear or Testify Effectively"
Figure 4-36: Causes and Fixes of "Non-Pertinent Issues Addressed at Hearings"
Figure 4-37: Cause and Fix of "Hearing Officer Arrives at an Erroneous Judgement"
Table 2-1: Restrictiveness of BAC Limits in Selected States at Start of Study
Table 2-2: Sanctions for DWI - Baseline System
Table 2-3: Performance and Requirements Measures for Perform Surveillance, Detect Suspect, and Apprehend Suspect
Table 2-4: Performance and Requirements Measures for Conduct Pre-Arrest Investigation, and Arrest and Transport Suspect
Table 2-5: Performance and Requirements Measures for Conduct Post-Arrest Investigation and Processing
Table 2-6: Performance and Requirements Measures for Determine Guilt (Administrative), Process Appeal of Administrative Decision, and Arraign
Table 2-7: Performance and Requirements Measures for Arraign, Hear Motions, Conduct Trial, and File and Conduct Appeal
Table 2-8: Performance and Requirements Measures for Sentence, Diagnose and Refer, Impose Probation, Determine Action for Non-Compliance, and Impose Punitive Sanctions