There has been immense progress and growth in several key areas related to the use of alcohol interlocks to manage impaired driving offenders and other types of drivers. Many of these areas have been topics of discussion at past Symposia which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of those who work in this field, including the speakers and attendees at the Annual International Alcohol Interlock Symposia. The growth and achievements in the field are the foundation for discussions at the 2010 Symposium and are outlined in these proceedings. The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) hosted the 2010 Annual Alcohol Interlock Symposium. The theme of this year’s event was “Harmonizing Policies and Practices”. It took place from October 17-19, 2010, the 11th Annual International Alcohol Interlock Symposium focused on harmonizing policies and practices across jurisdictions and across disciplines. It compared similarities and differences that exist, and explore opportunities for harmonization to streamline program delivery. It also examined the implementation of first offender programs and the develop benchmarks of progress. Speakers from many countries have shared their expertise and knowledge of program development and program features to promote a comprehensive approach to the delivery of interlocks. (Author/publisher)
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