This document and video cover some of the rules that must be followed during a subject’s alcohol monitoring requirement. Both are presented as though they are being delivered directly to the subject.
Equipment Operation
Let’s start by getting familiar with the Alcohol monitoring equipment you will receive. You will be fitted with an alcohol monitoring tag. The tag will monitor you 24 hours a day and will detect if you drink alcohol or attempt to tamper with the device. Additionally, a base station will be installed in your home. The base station is used to transfer data from the tag to the monitoring system.
Whilst the tag is attached to your ankle, you may feel an occasional slight vibration or buzz against your skin. This is normal and a sign that the tag is working correctly.
Criminal Damage Charge
Whilst subject to alcohol monitoring, it is your responsibility to ensure the monitoring equipment is not damaged or tampered with in any way, either by you or anyone else.
Whilst wearing the tag you must not:
- Drink alcohol
- Tamper with the equipment
- Place anything between the tag and your skin
- Attempt to remove the tag
- Submerge the tag in water
- Tamper with the Base Station
- Unplug the Base Station without authorization from your responsible officer
Failure to comply may result in breach proceedings or further criminal charges.
Device/Base Station Communication
During the equipment setup meeting, the Officer will place the tag on your ankle, install the base station, and set the times you are required to be near your base station.
Every day you are required to be near the Base Station for very short periods of time, usually while you are sleeping. You MUST be in the same room as the base station, 10 minutes before and 10 minutes after the agreed times.
Communication Services
As part of your alcohol monitoring, you are responsible for maintaining electrical service in your home. The base station will be positioned in the most suitable location in your home where a socket is located. You should not disconnect or move the base station without prior authorization from your Responsible Officer.
If you experience a loss of power, the base station will continue to run on its backup battery, and you should inform your Responsible officer as soon as possible.
Banned Products
The alcohol monitoring tag will detect very small amounts of alcohol. Because of this, it is important no products containing alcohol are used on or around the area of your ankle where you are wearing the tag.
Banned products include, but are not limited to:
- Medicinal alcohol
- Household cleaners and disinfectants
- Body washes
- Perfumes
- Hairsprays
- Lotions
- Any products containing alcohol
Personal Hygiene
It is important to maintain good personal hygiene. Washing your ankle around the tag is highly recommended. Here are some guidelines to assist you with cleaning your ankle under and around the device.
Following these simple steps will ensure the area around your tag remains clean and hygienic.
- Apply soap to a clean, damp washcloth and wash your ankle by inserting the washcloth between the device and your skin, and then removing it.
- Repeat that motion until all areas between the device and your ankle have been washed.
- When you are done cleaning your ankle, rinse the area off to remove the soap.
- Lastly, use a dry washcloth to dry underneath and around the device.
The tag should NOT be submerged under water. Showers are recommended.
Health Risks
If you experience any problems or concerns whilst wearing the tag, contact your Responsible Officer immediately.
Closing
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