Robert F. Borkenstein worked in various capacities with the Indiana State Police in collaboration with Indiana University before retiring in 1958 and coming to IU full time, serving as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Police Administration until his retirement in 1987. He played a major role in developing the department, which was renamed the Department of Forensic Studies in 1970 and again renamed the Department of Criminal Justice in 1985. Borkenstein was a prolific figure in the fields of forensic science and traffic safety; he is well known for inventing the Breathalyzer in 1954 and for research efforts into blood alcohol concentration through the Grand Rapids Study in the 1960s. This collection consists of biographical documents, research and professional materials, instruments, and subject files. Included are files and instruments related to Borkenstein's research and development of several of his breath test inventions, including the Breathalyzer.

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9
Size
unknown
Modified date
2023-05-31
Identifier (local)
InU-Ar-VAC0762
Campus
IUB
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Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 1978-2000

Is part of: Robert F. Borkenstein papers, 1928-2002, bulk 1940-2002, C416
2022-04-07 Public
 

Proposal to establish the Center for the Forensic Sciences at Indiana University, 1965

Is part of: Robert F. Borkenstein papers, 1928-2002, bulk 1940-2002, C416
2022-04-07 Public
 

Some Practical Suggestions for the Improvement of Police Administration, 1977

Is part of: Robert F. Borkenstein papers, 1928-2002, bulk 1940-2002, C416
2022-04-07 Public
 

The Role of the Drinking Driver in Traffic Accidents, Department of Police Administration, Indiana University, 1964

Is part of: Robert F. Borkenstein papers, 1928-2002, bulk 1940-2002, C416
2022-04-07 Public
 

The Principle of Decentralization of Police Service, undated

Is part of: Robert F. Borkenstein papers, 1928-2002, bulk 1940-2002, C416
2022-04-07 Public
 

The Drinking Driver - Strategy for Control, 1969

Is part of: Robert F. Borkenstein papers, 1928-2002, bulk 1940-2002, C416
2022-04-07 Public
 

Civil and Uncivil Disobedience, 1968, 1991

Is part of: Robert F. Borkenstein papers, 1928-2002, bulk 1940-2002, C416
2022-04-07 Public
 

Curriculum Vitae, 1972-1996

Is part of: Robert F. Borkenstein papers, 1928-2002, bulk 1940-2002, C416
2022-04-07 Public
 

Borkenstein: An Appreciation of his Life and Work, by D.M. Lucas, 2000

Is part of: Robert F. Borkenstein papers, 1928-2002, bulk 1940-2002, C416
2022-04-07 Public