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`MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS
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`STATE’S FORMAL DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL BRADY MATERIAL
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`COMES NOW THE STATE OF TEXAS, by and through her Assistant District Attorney in the
`above styled and notifies Defendant of the following:
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`Technical Supervisor Glenn Merkord failed to conduct Acetone inspections of various
`instruments at the time they were taken out of service, a practice inconsistent with Texas
`Department of Public Safety [DPS] Standard Operating Guidelines. Those deviations from the
`Standard Operating Guidelines are contained within an Audit conducted by the Texas
`Department of Public Safety. The final audit findings are attached to this notice as Appendix
`A.
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`Mr. J. Mack Cowan, Scientific Director for the Texas Department of Public Safety, suspended
`Mr. Merkord’s certification on May 10, 2013. The suspension was for a minimum of 30 days.
`The basis for the suspension was the wrongful reneWal of certification of eight Operators. A list
`of operators who were improperly renewed by Mr. Merkord is also contained within the DPS
`Audit which is attached in Appendix A. Originally the State was informed that two officers in
`Montgomery County were improperly re-certified but upon review of the final audit, only one
`Montgomery County officer is listed as being improperly re-certified by Mr. Merkord. There
`were a total of 48 operators improperly renewed in 2012; eight of those were renewed by Mr.
`Merkord. The letter suspending Mr. Merkord’s certification is attached as Appendix B. Mr.
`Merkord’s Performance Improvement Plan is attached as Appendix C.
`In addition to the recertification of operator matter, there was an issue with the calibration of an
`instrument in Trinity County. As Mr. Merkord was calibrating the instrument, the instrument
`had an interferent present that may have artificially increased a person’s breath test result by
`.005. This error was theoretically created when Mr. Merkord mixed a calibration formula
`which should not have, but apparently did, result in a carryover effect. The instrument detected
`the interferent, but it should not have been there. This was the only instance this problem was
`seen. This issue is contained within the DPS Audit in Appendix A.
`On July 22, 2011, Mr. Merkord noted that a new lamp was placed into Instrument # 68-00253 0.
`He did not note the exact date the lamp was changed.
`A defense attorney has alleged that there is documentation in the possession of the Texas
`Department of Public Safety that demonstrates Mr. Merkord’s testimony in a previous trial is
`mistaken or otherwise incorrect. Specifically, the attorney alleges that Mr. Merkord testified in
`that trial that he consistently or always performs acetone inspections of instruments when the
`instruments are placed into service, but he alleges that documentary evidence demonstrates this
`to be inaccurate. Additionally, the attorney claims that Mr. Merkord testified that he performed
`an acetone inspection on the instrument involved in that case, and that he did so when the
`instrument was placed into service on the same day it was taken out of service without an
`acetone inspection. The attorney alleges that there is documentary evidence demonstrating that
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`Mr. Merkord did not do the acetone inspection of the particular instrument when it was placed
`into service on the day it was moved from one location to another. This allegation has not been
`confirmed.
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`Prosecutors with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office met with Texas
`Department of Public Safety Director Mack Cowan and Deputy Director Randall Beaty on
`August 20, 2013. During this meeting the State learned that in 2009, DPS removed the spring
`valves in all of its instruments and replaced the spring valves with solenoid valves. Although ‘
`DPS determined that recalibration was not necessary to ensure the integrity of the instruments,
`out of an abundance of caution, DPS required that all instruments be recalibrated. Mr. Merkord
`failed to run a linearity test on an instrument in Polk County in 2009, resulting in the instrument
`not being certified for a period of time. The oversight was subsequently caught and resolved.
`g. The State learned from Technical Supervisor Ron Oliver that instrument # 68-012661 failed to
`subtract acetone on one out of three tests be conducted on July 17, 2013. Two tests were
`affected and the results of those tests should be subtracted by .006. _
`h. On October 21, 2013, the State spoke with Texas Department of Public Safety Deputy Director
`Randall Beaty and learned that Mr. Merkord failed to make adequate progress in his
`Performance Improvement Plan. Subsequently, he resigned voluntarily.
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`i. On October 21, 2013, the State spoke with Texas Department ‘of Public Safety Deputy Director
`Randall Beaty and learned that after being placed on the Performance Improvement Plan, Mr.
`Merkord made a significant error in the calibration of an instrument. This error involved using
`an uncertified .400 solution during the recertitication of an instrument. On November 1, 2013,
`the State received the calibration file for that instrument. The instrument number is 68-001896.
`The calibration file shows that the error occurred on August 28, 2013. The calibration file is 42
`pages long and is available for copying in the defense attorney workroom in the Montgomery
`County District Attorney’s Office. The Texas Department of Public Safety informed the State
`that the calibration error was caught by the safeguards in place by the Texas Department of
`Public Safety prior to breath tests being run on this instrument. Subsequently, Mr. Merkord
`resigned voluntarily.
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`The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office operates on an Open-File Policy.
`Please contact the Misdemeanor Division receptionist or the assigned prosecutor at 936—539~7800,
`should you have any questions concerning file availability.
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`The State hereby gives formal notice of this potential Brady evidence.
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`Respectfully submitted,
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`Assistant District Attorney
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`207 West Phillips, 2nd Floor
`Conroe, Texas 77301
`(936) 539-6994
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`DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
`INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
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`TO: Glenn Merkord; Forensic Scientist
`Myriam: Randall Beaty; Depots/Scientific Director
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`SUBJECT: Performance Improvement Plan
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`DATE: May 10, 20l3
`DIVISION: LES/ CrimeLab
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`Failure to fully understand and consistently completely eXecutethe Standard Operating Guidelines:
`Bvidential Breath Alcohol Testing (OSD-TST~Oi) issued by the Scientific Director.
`Failureto fully understand and enforce the provisions ofTitle 37Texas AdministratiVe Code Chapter [9;
`Texas Breath Alcohol Testing Regulations.
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`While in Austin, you will complete remedial training by participating in selected portions ofthe Technical
`Supervisor training program. Selected training topics will include instrument design, function, Operation,
`maintenance, and repair. Progress in these areas will be evaluated and additional topics may or may not
`be assigned.
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`Without respect to the assignment, you will report to Regional Manager Spine by phone and email each
`Monday with a work plan outlining the upcoming week’s activities. Furthermore. a Written summary oi‘
`the activities completed the prior week will be provided to Regional Manager Spine and Deputy Scientific
`Director Booty no later than the following Monday.
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`Attor- serving the conclusion ofthe 30 day suspension ofTechnical Supervisor certification, you will be
`required to take the written and practical examination. independent Work Authorization to resume
`calibration activities will be contingent upon successful recertification as a Technical Supervisor.
`Upon successful completion of the Technical Supervisor certification exam and Independent Work
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`Perform Technical Supervisor/Forensic Scientist 1V duties as required by the Texas Department of
`Public Safety Policiesand Procedures, Crime Laboratory Operating Guidelines, Standard Operating
`Guidelines: Evidentiai Breath Alcohol Testing (OSD~TST—0l) issued by the Scientific Director and
`the provisions ofTitle 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 19; Texas Breath Alcohol Testing
`Regulations.
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`Through this action, you are hereby placed on notice that continued employnient with the Department ieat
`risk ifyour performance does not show immediate and sustained improVement including all areas ofjob
`responsibilities.
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`in the event the expected performance improvements are not attained, you should understand that the
`Department will take further corrective action up to and including termination ofemployment.
`This memorandum will become part ofyour personnel file.
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`Employee Acknowledgement:
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`DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
`INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
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`T0: Glenn Merkord; Forensic Scientist
`fiéi‘ROh/I: Randall Beaty; Deputy Scientific Director
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`DATE: May l0, 20l3
`DIVISION: LES/ Crime Lab
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`SUBJECT: Performance Improvement Plan
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`expectations ofmanagement. To give you an Opportunity to correct this situation a plan ofaction is outlined
`7
`below. This, plan includes specific areas for improvement and performance expectations. Your performance
`in completing this plan ofaction will be under continuous evaluation throughout the 20l 3 calendaryear.
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` Descri tion fPerformance Issues (See Attached Performance Evaluation and 2013 Audit Summary)
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`Failure to fully understand and consistently completely execute the Standard Operating Guidelines:
`Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing (OSD-TST-O l) issued by the Scientific Director.
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`Failure to fully understand and enforce the provisions ofTitle 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter l9;
`Texas Breath Alcohol Testing Regulations.
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`Failure to fully understand and consisteme carryout acceptable instrument management protocols as
`Failure to completely and appropriately document instrument maintenance activities as per OSD-TST—Ol.
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`outlined in OS DWST—O‘l .
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`~ Acquire a thorough understanding ofand carry out the provisions ofthe Standard Operating Guidelines:
`Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing (OSD—TST—Ol) issued by the Scientific Director.
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`in the lnstrument Maintenance file described in OSD-TST-Ol Sections 4 and 5.
`- Demonstrate the knowledge ofand ability to adhere to and carryout the provisions ofTitle 37 Texas
`Administrative CodeChapter 19; Texas Breath Alcohol Testing Regulations and written operational
`procedure through the annual renewal process.
`Prepare for and satisfactorily complete both aspects ofthe Technical Supervisor certification examination.
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`Remediation Schedule
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`During the Technical Supervisor certification suspension period, you will either report to the Conroe
`labomtory facility, the Houston laboratory facility or the Office of the Scientific Director in Austin
`depending upon the task assigned by management.
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`While in Conroe, you will make preparations for the written and practical Technical Supervisor
`certification examination and perform other duties as assigned.
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`While in Austin, you will complete remedial training by participating in selected portions of the Technical
`Supervisor training program. Selected training triples will include instrument design, function, operation,
`maintenance, and repair. Progress in these areas will be evaluated and additional topics may or may not
`be assigned.
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`Without respect to the assignment, you will report to Regional Manager Spine by phone and email each
`Monday with a work plan outlining the upcoming week’s activities. Furthermore. a written summary of
`the activities completed the prior week will be provided to Regional Manager Spice and Deputy Scientific
`Director Beaty no later than the following Monday.
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`Afier serving the conclusion ofthe 30 day suspension ofTechnical Supervisor certification, you will be
`required to take the written and practical examination. Independent Work Authorization to resume
`calibration activities will be contingent upon successful recertification as a Technical Supervisor.
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`Upon successful completion ofthe Technical Supervisor certification exam and Independent Work
`Authorization, you will be required to:
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`Perform Technical Supervisor/Forensic Scientist 1V duties as required by the Texas Department of
`Public Safety Policies and Procedures, Crime Laboratory Operating Guidelines, Standard Operating
`Guidelines: Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing (OSD-TST-Ol) issued by the Scientific Director and
`the provisions of Title 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter l9; Texas Breath Alcohol Testing
`Regulations.
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`Conseg nences
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`Through this action, you are hereby placed on notice that continued employment with the Department is at
`risk ify0ur performance does not show immediate and sustained improvement including all areas ofjob
`responsibilities.
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`In the event the expected performance improvements are not attained, you should understand that the
`Department will take further corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
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`This memorandum will become part ofyour personnei file.
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`Employee Acknowledgement:
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`By signature below, the Employee acknowledges receipt of this memorandum.
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`TRANSACTION REPORT
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`APR/10/2014/THU 10:46 AM
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`FAX ( TX)
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`10:42AM 919367885670
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`Brett W. Ligon
`DiStrict Attorney
`9mJudicia1DistrlCt
`207 W. Phillips, 2"“ Floor
`some, IX 77301
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`Phil Grant
`First Assistant District Attorney
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`06:: (936) 539-7800
`Fax: (935) 760-6940
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`FACSIMILE COVER SHEET
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`DATE:
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`4/1 0/14
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`TO:
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`Ruben Franco
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`FAX NC):
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`936-738-5670 '
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`FROM:
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`SARA CORRADI
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`Assistant Distn'ct Attomey
`Montgomery County District Attemey’s Office
`207 W. Phillips Street, 2nd Floor
`Conroe, Texas 77301
`Email: SarmCorradi@mctx.org
`Direct: (936)539-7985
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`Fax: (936)760-6940
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`MESSAGE: Salinas — 13-289271
`’ 1. State’s Formal Disclosure of Potential Brady Material
`TOTAL NO. OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER SHEET: 25
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