Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Terrence B. Sheridan will be joined by law enforcement officials, state and federal highway officials, and prosecutors to announce a new drugged driver blood testing program that will assist police departments and state’s attorneys across the State. Drivers under the influence of both illegal and prescription drugs continue to be a menace on Maryland roads.
Blood sample analysis from drugged drivers has previously been a challenge for police departments and prosecutors since it had to be done at a commercial laboratory. Colonel Sheridan will announce Maryland’s remedy to this challenge as part of State Police awareness and enforcement efforts during National Impaired Driving Prevention month as proclaimed by President Barack Obama.
PLEASE NOTE: Earlier in the day, officials will gather in Annapolis with the families of those killed in drunk and drugged driving crashes in Maryland this year. This State Police event is a perfect opportunity to show efforts that are being made to reduce these tragedies in Maryland.
After remarks by police and prosecutors, media will be taken to the Toxicology Unit to see the blood testing equipment in operation. The process will be explained by the head of the testing program, Dr. Ross Lowe.
WHAT: DRUGGED DRIVER BLOOD TESTING PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009 1:30 P.M.
WHERE: MARYLAND STATE POLICE
FORENSIC SCIENCES LABORATORY
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