Officials question accuracy of new form of breath testing
By: Marisa Maldonado
EAST WINDSOR The Police Department plans to delay replacing its Breathalyzer recently given preliminary approval for inclusion in next year’s capital budget because of controversy over the accuracy of a new form of breath testing, Chief William Spain said.
East Windsor officers have been taking suspects to the Hightstown Police Department to test the blood-alcohol content levels of suspected drunken drivers since last month, after the department discontinued using its 20-year-old Breathalyzer.
Township Council members have agreed to give the department $14,000 for a new breath-testing device. But those plans are up in the air, after the New Jersey Supreme Court this week ordered hearings on the reliability of the Alcotest 7110 MKIII-C. Some defense lawyers have questioned the accuracy of this machine, which is supposed to take the place of the Breathalyzer in New Jersey.
"This could take some time to play out," Chief Spain said.

