BCA – Drug Field Testing Training Proposal - Minnesota CLE

• Type of testimony expected from an officer• The evidence is examined to ensure it meets thecriteria to perform field analysis.• The appropriate test kit is then selected based on thephysical characteristics of the substance.• A small random sample is removed from the evidenceand placed into the test kit pouch.• The pouch is sealed and the kit ampules are broken.• The resulting color is recorded and compared to theexpected positive color for that kit. If the appropriatecolor is produced, the evidence is considered to bepresumptively positive for that drug.