Robert Downs Email & Phone Number

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area

The Applied Technology Unit, a critical cornerstone of Louisiana's law enforcement apparatus, takes the reins of the state's evidential breath testing program. The tasks under our purview are broad and varied, encapsulating the installation, maintenance, and recertification of all Intoxilyzer 9000 instruments. But our mandate doesn't stop there; we also shoulder the responsibility of certifying and recertifying the Intoxilyzer 9000 operators.Besides our duties associated with the Intoxilyzer 9000, we are the guiding force for the Drug Evaluation and Classification Program in Louisiana. Our remit expands beyond our immediate team, providing essential training related to impaired driving to a wider audience of law enforcement officers, as well as prosecutors and judges across the state.The Intoxilyzer 9000 stands as the lone sentinel in the realm of breath-testing instruments approved for evidential use in Louisiana. Recognizing the critical role it plays, we ensure that its users - law enforcement personnel across the state - are well-trained in the correct administration of breath tests on impaired drivers. This is a comprehensive process; initial certification takes 16 hours, and recertification is required every two years.Our commitment to curbing impaired driving also extends to offering the Drug Evaluation and Classification Program (DEC). This consists of three substantial training courses related to the issue: the DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course, the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) course, and the Drug Recognition Expert course. These synergistic courses form the backbone of our efforts to ensure that Louisiana's roads remain safe.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Sudden Impact is an interactive program that educates high school sophomores about the dangers of driving impaired, driving without a seat belt, and distracted driving. It is facilitated by the Injury Prevention Program for University Medical Center’s Level 1 Trauma Center and by the Louisiana State Police.The program also offers mock crashes and mock trials to further educate teenagers on the consequences of reckless driving. It has a big reach. Since the program’s inception 20 years ago, it has been expanded to 16 additional hospital host sites in 9 regions of Louisiana. It is in more than 120 schools.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Camp Pendleton, California

I served as a rifleman and received special operations training. I also attended jungle survival school at Fort Sherman Panama, CQB/MOUT training at the MOUT training facility at Camp Pendleton Ca, and attended Survival Evasion Resistance And Escape (SERE) three day advanced seminar at the Fleet Aviation Specialized Operational Training Group Pacific, NAS N. Island San Diego, Ca. I also trained in the use of M60 machine gun, 240G machine gun, SAW automatic weapon, M16A2, M203 grenade launcher, H&K MP5, Berretta 9mm pistol, incendiary grenades, HE grenades, and Claymore mines. In addition, I received training in the use of various radio equipment and night vision devices, and I was deployed to the Persian Gulf and Mogadishu Somalia as part of the 15th MEU SOC where my unit evacuated the U.S. R.E.O.I received training in the tactical employment of the TOW-2 heavy antitank weapon and vehicle system. I provided antitank fire in support of the infantry regiment, the LAR battalion, the tank battalion, the Marine Division, and the MAGTF. I also provided over watch of military convoys. I was trained in the use of the MK19 40mm grenade launcher, the LAW antitank shoulder fired weapon, the SMAW shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon, and the DRAGON medium antitank assault weapon. In addition I received training in mountain warfare at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridge Port, CA. I also received more special operations training for deployment with the 13th MEU SOC. Obtained the rank of Corporal and served as a squad leader. As a United States Marine Corps Corporal I was responsible for leading lance corporals, privates first class and other enlisted men. In particular, I served as a liaison between lower-ranking enlisted men and higher-ranking non-commissioned