Impairment Testing

Better than drug tests

Mar 13

Brite Eye Newsletter

Issued March 12, 2012 - Implement Briteye Impairment Detection System for training DRE officers.

For DRE training - DRE instructors can use the Briteye™ instrument during DRE training classes to illustrate the behavior of the eyes with various substances. This is especially useful during the alcohol workshop, to demonstrate how volunteers exhibit the eye signs of impairment.

DRE trainees can review their own testing procedures to confirm compliance with IACP standards. For example, when presenting horizontal gaze stimulus, the Briteye system reveals how long they took to move the stimulus from center to maximum deviation. Briteye does this by reporting the time on each frame.

Students can practice testing each other. Students can prepare for certification by reviewing sample videos of impaired individuals and test their own ability to make the determination - ‘impaired’ or ‘sober’.

Instructors can show un-identified videos of known subjects and compare the student’s determination with actual conditions and results.

Feb 18

Forensic Video Tool

February 17, 2012 Burnaby, BC - Early adopters of the Briteye Impairment Detection System have already received their Briteye instruments. Across North America, DREs are finding Briteye can provide clear, close up videos of the eye examination. The first units have been shipped to law enforcement agencies in America's east coast and west coast as well as to the RCMP in Canada.

"These early customers are an important part of our development team." said Harvey Martens, CEO of BriteEye Industries and a co-founder of the startup. "They give us feedback on how they use the Briteye system for training their SFST and DRE officers." he said.

For a limited time, Briteye will continue to distribute free software upgrades to customers who buy these early production systems. "We want every client to get the most from their Briteye instrument. The latest features include a forensic zoom capability that allows anyone with access to the video file to control the close up images with simple mouse commands.

The latest features include a forensic zoom capability to control the close up images with simple mouse commands. The zoom and pan controls work on live camera feed. You can also zoom in for close up when you play back the recorded video file.

Screen shot of the zoom control feature. Drag the rectangles over the eyes to center the close up.

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Sep 01

Briteye Impairment Detection System for HGN

Briteye for DRE evaluations

Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus – (HGN)

Maximum Deviation

- the Briteye instrument will help identify when the suspect’s eyes are at maximum deviation. It does so by showing a close up image of the corner of the eye. At maximum deviation, there will be no ‘white of the eye’ visible on the computer display.

Nystagmus

- the Briteye instrument will help identify whether clear and distinct nystagmus is present at maximum deviation. It does so by showing the direction of gaze in the eye at maximum deviation.

Angle of Onset

- the Briteye instrument will help identify what was the angle of onset when the nystagmus first appeared. It does so by showing the direction of gaze in the eye in every frame of the video. Angle of offset can also be confirmed by examining the video of earlier excursions of the stimulus.

Mar 14

Measure Pupil Size with Darkroom Impairment Analyzer

Briteye™ Darkroom Impairment Analyzer

Specifications

The Briteye™ Darkroom Impairment Analyzer is a Head Mounted Device that covers the eyes of the test subject with adjustable support strap for easy fit to any head size. A cable connects to laptop software that shows / records video and audio. The device contains light sources and cameras for close-up video of both eyes.

Audio – the file records an audio track. Ensures that the officer gave proper instructions. Records confirmation from subject s/he understands the instructions and any admission of drug use.

Be first to own a Briteye™ Darkroom Impairment Analyzer! Ask about the early Adopter Pricing.
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May 20

Preference for Impairment Testing - Study

Six specific problems associated with drug testing
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May 19

Drug Detection by Testing Hair

Hair testing is unique in its ability to look back months rather than days at drug use, making it essential in child residence, protection orders, family and criminal cases.
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May 19

Window of Detection

To decide what method is best suited to your testing program, consider the “window of detection”.
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May 15

Prescription Drugs Cause Impairment

Although prescription drug abuse affects many Americans, some concerning trends can be seen among older adults, adolescents, and women.
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May 13

Concerns Regarding Drug Testing Programs

There are at least six concerns about the fairness and invasiveness of drug testing program, especially whether these programs are an effective tool in assessing impairment for work performance. Such concerns are directed in particular at urine tests, the most frequently used drug test.

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Mar 17

Drug-Free Workplace

Drug Use in the Workforce

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