Alcohol Impairment and Firearms

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According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 1?

  • To conduct an audit or inspection of the directive
  • To review and amend the Department Manual Section 3/610.93
  • To affirm the importance of public trust in the Department
  • To establish specific policy regarding the carrying/handling of firearms off-duty while impaired (correct)

According to the text, why is public trust crucial to the Department?

  • Because an employee's actions reflect directly upon the Department (correct)
  • Because the Department's personnel are closely scrutinized
  • Because public safety can be jeopardized by an employee's conduct
  • Because the Department's personnel are representatives of the government

According to the text, why is the prohibition of alcohol impairment important when carrying or handling firearms off-duty?

  • Because it is a requirement stated in the Department Manual
  • Because an employee's good judgment and physical skill can be greatly diminished by intoxication (correct)
  • Because it is mandated by the Board of Police Commissioners
  • Because it is necessary to maintain public safety

According to the text, what can be jeopardized by an employee's intoxication when carrying or handling firearms off-duty?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Commanding Officer, Audit Division?

<p>To conduct an audit or inspection of the directive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does Special Order No. 1 add to the Department Manual?

<p>Section 3/610.93 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the Department recognize and affirm?

<p>The importance of public trust (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what can diminish an employee's good judgment and physical skill in handling a firearm?

<p>Intoxication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of the established Department Manual Section 3/610.93?

<p>To establish specific policy regarding the carrying/handling of firearms off-duty while impaired (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the blood alcohol content threshold for a violation of the policy?

<p>0.04 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when are sworn personnel required to submit to testing for alcohol impairment?

<p>Whenever there is reasonable suspicion that they have consumed an alcoholic beverage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of the prohibition of alcohol impairment policy?

<p>To prevent impairment of sworn personnel when carrying or handling firearms off-duty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the consequence of a blood alcohol content of 0.04 or above?

<p>Violation of the policy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when can sworn personnel consume alcoholic beverages while off-duty?

<p>Anytime they are not carrying or handling firearms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the requirement for testing sworn personnel for impairment?

<p>Only sworn personnel who exhibit objective symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol must be tested (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of the substance testing agreement in MOU 24?

<p>To ensure compliance with all aspects of the current Department policy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the requirement for sworn personnel carrying or handling firearms off-duty?

<p>They must not be impaired (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the consequence of violating the prohibition of alcohol impairment policy?

<p>Violation of the policy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of the established Department Manual Section 3/610.93?

<p>To provide guidelines for substance testing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the blood alcohol content threshold for a sworn employee to be in violation of the policy?

<p>0.04 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a requirement for sworn personnel carrying or handling firearms while off-duty?

<p>Exhibiting objective symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the blood alcohol content threshold mentioned in the text?

<p>To establish a policy violation for a sworn employee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a requirement for testing a sworn employee for impairment?

<p>Exhibiting objective symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of the policy mentioned?

<p>To ensure that sworn personnel are not impaired when carrying or handling firearms off-duty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a requirement for a sworn employee to be in violation of the policy?

<p>Carrying or handling a firearm while impaired (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a sworn employee having a blood alcohol content of 0.04 or above?

<p>Violation of the policy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should happen if a sworn employee is required to test for impairment?

<p>The Department should provide the testing equipment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a requirement for a sworn employee carrying or handling a firearm off-duty?

<p>Having reasonable and articulable suspicion of consuming an alcoholic beverage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the substance testing mentioned in the text?

<p>To comply with all aspects of the current Department policy and agreement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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