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 The traditional symptoms of intoxication taught at the police academies are: 
 
 Flushed face  
 Red, watery, glassy and/or bloodshot eyes 
 Odor of alcohol on breath  
 Slurred speech  
 Fumbling with wallet trying to get license  
 Failure to comprehend the officer's questions  
 Staggering when exiting vehicle  
 Swaying/instability on feet  
 Leaning on car for support  
 Combative, argumentative, jovial or other inappropriate attitude  
 Soiled, rumpled, disorderly clothing  
 Stumbling while walking  
 Disorientation as to time and place  
 Inability to follow directions

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Q: What is the officer looking for during the initial detention at the scene?

A:

The traditional symptoms of intoxication taught at the police academies are:

  • Flushed face
  • Red, watery, glassy and/or bloodshot eyes
  • Odor of alcohol on breath
  • Slurred speech
  • Fumbling with wallet trying to get license
  • Failure to comprehend the officer's questions
  • Staggering when exiting vehicle
  • Swaying/instability on feet
  • Leaning on car for support
  • Combative, argumentative, jovial or other "inappropriate" attitude
  • Soiled, rumpled, disorderly clothing
  • Stumbling while walking
  • Disorientation as to time and place
  • Inability to follow directions


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