Breath Test Operator Course
Overview
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Mandatory Training
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NameCJSTC Specialized Course #852
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Dates and TimesMonday – Tuesday, August 24 - 25, 2026; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (0800 - 1700 hrs)
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Course Description
This 16-hour course reviews the rules in obtaining and analyzing breath samples during breath testing and meets the requirements to certify the breath test operator’s permit using the Intoxilyzer 9000 series instrument. Training will include the role of the breath test operator, the instrumentation used to analyze breath test samples, how to properly obtain reliable breath samples, and the proper way to administer a breath test using the Intoxilyzer 9000.
This specialized course may only be used to towards an officer’s mandatory retraining requirements per Florida Statutes, it is NOT salary incentive.
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InstructorsCapt. Jayson Levy, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office
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Location
Institute of Public Safety
Kirkpatrick Center
3737 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609 -
Dress Policy
Business casual clothing is recommended. The following are not permitted: flip-flops, shorts, tank tops, or clothing with offensive language or imagery. Law enforcement personnel not in uniform that are carrying exposed firearms must prominently display agency ID and/or badge at all times while on college property.
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Cost
No cost to officers in Region IV. Priority is given to officers in Alachua and Bradford Counties. All other officers will be waitlisted and added to the roster as space permits.
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Registration
- Seating is limited.
- Training Authorizations Forms must be submitted by 08/07/2026.
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Dennis O’Hearn, Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator
AdvancedandSpecializedTraining@sfcollege.edu
(352) 271-2944
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Questions?Contact the Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator.