Massachusetts DWI DUI OUI Field Sobriety Test Police Training Manual

The officer must be able to describe how the suspect performed on the tests, and exactly what the suspect did.

The standard note taking guide provided in this Manual is designed to help you develop a clear description of the suspect’s performance on the tests.

6. Taking Field Notes on The Eve Procedures

First, have subject remove glasses.

Equal Tracking      Yes /  No
Equal Pupils          Yes /  No
Other (i.e.. resting Nystagmus,)____________

The section for Medical Assessment appears at the bottom of the guide’s front page.

• Check “Yes” or “No” box for equal tracking.
• Check “Yes” or “No” box for equal pupil size.

In the section labeled “other”, record any
facts, circumstances, conditions, or
observations that may be relevant to this
procedure (i.e., Resting Nvstagmus).

The section on the Horizontal Gaze
Nystagmus test appears on the bottom of
the guide’s front side.

Complete the entire test for both eyes,
writing “yes” or “no” for each nystagmus clue.

• Write “yes” if the clue is present;
• Write “no” if the clue is not present.

In the section labeled “other,” record any facts, circumstances, conditions or observations that may be relevant to this test.

• Examples of additional evidence of impairment emerging during nystagmus test:
— suspect unable to keep head still;
— suspect swaying noticeably;

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