north Carolina

BREATH ALCOHOL TESTINGMOBILE UNIT PROGRAM

FORENSIC TESTS FOR ALCOHOL BRANCH

NC Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public HealthChronic Disease and Injury Section

5505 Six Forks Road, Raleigh NC 27609

Phone: (919) 707-5250Fax: (919) 870-4814

Requirements to Reserve the Breath Alcohol Testing

(BAT) Mobile Unit

• Application form(60 days prior to event)

• Description of event(60 days prior to event)

• Plan for event (upon approval)

Access forms at:https://publichealth.nc.gov/chronic diseaseandinjury/fta/batcheck.htm

Email completed forms to:BatProgram@dhhs.nc.gov

THANK YOUFOR LETTINGUS SERVE YOU

The BAT Mobile Unit Program is brought to you in conjunction with

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WHo WE areThe Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) Mobile Unit Program is operated bythe Forensic Tests for Alcohol (FTA) Branch based in Raleigh with BATMobile Units located in designated regions across North Carolina. It is a multifaceted program with a mission to reduce the incidence of impaired driving by supporting law enforcement and raising public awareness.

WHAT WE DOThe BAT Mobile Unit is a highly visibledeterrent against impaired driving. BAT Mobile Unit Coordinatorsprovide support and resources to North Carolina law enforcement at DWI checking stations. They also serve as an educational resource at outreach events that allow the public to learn more about the dangers associated with drinking and driving, and driving while impaired.

the BAT mobile unit is fully equipped

• Intox EC/IR II breath alcoholtesting instruments

• On-site magistrate’s courtto process arrestees

• Officer workstations

• Finger printing kit

• Wireless printer

• High intensity light towers

• Alcohol screening test devices

• Cellular phones

• Wi-Fi hotspot

• Lavatory

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