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Ontario Racing Commission
The Customer:The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) is a Crown agency of the Ontario Government responsible for regulating the horse racing industry in Ontario. ORC oversees the integrity and safety of all 18 horse racing tracks across Ontario.
The Need:With millions of dollars in assets and horses capable of speeds of 50km/h, the safety of the horses and track personnel is of paramount importance. ORC needed a convenient, cost-effective method of alcohol testing anyone entering the track. The solution had to be consistent across the province while ensuring it could perform well under the dusty and wet conditions of a typical racetrack.
The ACS Solution:ORC purchased 19 ALERT J5 breath alcohol testers – one for each track in Ontario, plus a spare. Everyone in a safety-sensitive position is tested for alcohol including jockeys, racing officials, paddock judges, inspectors, starting gate drivers and even veteranarians. Approximately 100 tests per event are conducted to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Jereme Locke of the ORC stated “We choose ACS because Customer Service is important and ACS has responded very well in developing a product that works in our unique and harsh conditions”. ORC also purchased a suite of calibration hardware to ensure they can calibrate their equipment on-site with zero downtime. Now, jockeys, owners and fans can look forward to an exciting, and safe, race! Back to top
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Florida Department of Highway & Motor Vehicles
The Customer:The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is responsible for making highways safe through service, education, and enforcement. Barbara Lauer, Bureau Chief of the Driver Education and DUI Programs, has been involved for more than 30 years in this challenge and led the implementation of a number of effective initiatives.
The Need:Driver safety is the DHSMV’s number one priority. With close to 20 million registered vehicles on Florida’s roads, there is a need to reduce the risk of convicted drunk driving offenders from getting behind the wheel.
The ACS Solution:ACS responded to Florida’s requirement with a full-scale offender alcohol interlock program. Back to top
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