Calgary police say they're putting their relatively new practice of mandatory alcohol screening for drivers on hold in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. Calgary Police Service started expanding its mandatory alcohol screening practices earlier this year by equipping front-line officers with new testing devices. But Barlow said having so many drivers blow into devices no longer seems like a good idea, given the COVID-19 pandemic. As an example, Barlow said officers called to a break-and-enter should ask themselves: "Is there an actual reason why we need to enter that residence?" Officers do have protective gear to help protect them when they must engage in activities that are of higher risk of exposure, Barlow added.

Source: CBC News April 01, 2020 21:11 UTC