What is an appropriate next step after transporting a suspect to the testing facility?

Transporting a suspect to the testing facility is a critical step in the process of gathering evidence of impaired driving. Once there, the appropriate next step is to contact a full-time officer to complete the intoxilyzer. This is vital because the intoxilyzer is a specialized device used for measuring blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and requires specific training and certification to operate effectively. Only a full-time, certified officer should administer this test to ensure that the results are valid and can be used in court.

In this context, asking for personal information may occur during the processing, but it is not the primary action needed immediately after transport. Conducting a preliminary breath test might have been done prior to transport or not applicable in this situation, as the focus should be on the more accurate testing at the facility. Searching the suspect's vehicle may be necessary in some circumstances, but it is not the priority immediately following their transport to the testing site. Each of these actions might be part of the larger procedure, but focusing on involving a qualified officer is key to ensuring that the testing process is legally compliant and accurate.