Commissioners approve AlcoPro unit for 24/7 breath-testing at detention center
August 06, 2026 | Big Horn County, Montana
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Big Horn County commissioners voted to buy an AlcoPro stationary breath-testing device to support the county's 24/7 alcohol-testing program. County staff said the device will be mounted in the detention-center lobby for unmanned testing and will allow offenders to log in with a PIN and take a photo for identification.
An agency official described the cost and expected savings: "The purchase agreement for the 1st year is for the device, is $3,790. And then following years after that will just be for, replacement cells for the cartridges and, license renewal at, $1,045." The official added, "This device will actually end up saving the county money in the long run" and estimated savings of about $2,000 in the first year and $3,000'000 to 4,000 in subsequent years. The board approved the purchase by voice vote; the transcript does not provide a numerical vote count.
An agency official described the cost and expected savings: "The purchase agreement for the 1st year is for the device, is $3,790. And then following years after that will just be for, replacement cells for the cartridges and, license renewal at, $1,045." The official added, "This device will actually end up saving the county money in the long run" and estimated savings of about $2,000 in the first year and $3,000'000 to 4,000 in subsequent years. The board approved the purchase by voice vote; the transcript does not provide a numerical vote count.
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