Bodycam: Teacher Arrested at School for ‘Drunkenness’ After Alcohol Was Smelled on Her Breath

Summary

The video transcript depicts a situation where a teacher is confronted by school officials and police regarding reports of alcohol consumption at school. The teacher admits to having a glass of wine the previous night but denies drinking that day. After undergoing a field sobriety test and breathalyzer, her blood alcohol content registers below the legal limit, yet she is still arrested for public intoxication. The conversation touches on school policy, legal obligations, and potential resignation. The teacher expresses frustration over the situation, while officers remain firm in their duties.

Takeaways

• 👮 Miss Davis was informed about reports received as late as this morning and was willing to meet and discuss them.
• 🍷 Miss Davis was accused of drinking at school, but she denies it, stating that she had only a glass of wine the previous night.
• 📏 Officers conducted a standardized field sobriety test, starting with the horizontal gaze test and followed by a breathalyzer.
• 🔬 The breathalyzer reading showed a 0.066 BAC, below the legal driving limit of 0.08 but still indicating the presence of alcohol.
• 🛑 Officers explained that being under the legal limit doesn't mean not being intoxicated and that she could be charged with public intoxication.
• 📞 Miss Davis was given the option to have someone pick her up from school, and she offered to have her sister come for her.
• 📋 Despite being under the legal limit, Miss Davis was informed that she would be arrested for public intoxication at the school.
• 📜 Miss Davis was given the option to resign from her teaching position, with the school planning to proceed with her termination otherwise.
• 🔐 Miss Davis was handcuffed and taken into custody, with her belongings searched as per police procedures.
• 📺 Miss Davis was worried about the situation being reported to the media, but the officer stated they would handle it discreetly while following policy.

Q & A

What reports were made about the individual in the script?

Reports were received stating that the individual was drinking at school, which the individual denies.

What did the individual admit to drinking the night before?

The individual admitted to drinking a single glass of wine the night before, around 10:30 PM.

What tests did the officer conduct during the encounter?

The officer conducted a Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test as part of the standardized field sobriety tests and offered a breathalyzer test to check for the presence of alcohol.

What was the individual's result on the portable breathalyzer test?

The individual blew a 0.066 on the portable breathalyzer test, which is below the legal limit of 0.08 for driving but still indicates the presence of alcohol.

What legal implications did the officer explain regarding the test results?

The officer explained that while the individual was under the legal limit for a DUI (0.08), they could still be charged with a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) or Public Intoxication because there was alcohol in their system.

What was the individual's reaction to the accusation of drinking at school?

The individual was upset and denied ever drinking at school, expressing frustration about someone making a report against them.

What did the officer suggest regarding the individual's employment situation?

The officer suggested that the individual would need to either resign or face termination due to the incident. The administration was willing to accept a resignation letter.

What did the officer say about handling the case discreetly?

The officer promised to handle the case as discreetly as possible but mentioned that news reporters might get involved once the school has to inform parents and the public.

What prescription medication did the individual mention taking?

The individual mentioned that they take Xanax for anxiety.

What was the final decision made by the officer regarding the individual's arrest?

The officer decided to arrest the individual for public intoxication, explaining that it would be a municipal charge with a bond set by a judge.