Alcohol Impairment and Firearms

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Which section of the Department Manual specifically addresses the prohibition of alcohol impairment when carrying or handling firearms off-duty?

Section 11, 2023 610

Section Hil Revised

Section 0/080.30

Section 3/610.93 (correct)

What is the purpose of the Special Order No. 1?

To conduct an audit or inspection

To review the Department Manual

To add a new section to the Department Manual

To establish specific policy on carrying/handling a firearm off-duty while impaired (correct)

Why is public trust crucial to the Department's function and daily mission?

Because Department personnel are representatives of government

Because Department personnel are closely scrutinized

Because an employee's actions reflect directly upon the Department

All of the above (correct)

What can happen when an employee's good judgment and physical skill in handling a firearm are greatly diminished by intoxication?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

Who approves Special Order No. 1?

The Board of Police Commissioners Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reviewing Special Order No. 1 and determining whether an audit or inspection should be conducted?

The Commanding Officer, Audit Division Signup and view all the answers

What is the date of the approval of Special Order No. 1 by the Board of Police Commissioners?

January 10, 2023 Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject of Special Order No. 1?

Prohibition of alcohol impairment when carrying or handling firearms off-duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of an employee's excessive, unwarranted, or unjustified actions?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Sworn personnel can consume alcoholic beverages while off-duty as long as it does not cause impairment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the blood alcohol content threshold for a violation of the policy?

0.04 Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can sworn personnel be required to submit to testing for impairment?

Both if they exhibit objective symptoms and if there is reasonable suspicion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a sworn employee violating the policy?

Immediate termination Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the policy?

To prevent impairment of sworn personnel while carrying or handling firearms off-duty. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Department in relation to the policy?

To comply with all aspects of the current Department policy and agreement in MOU 24 regarding substance testing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of testing for impairment?

To evaluate whether sworn personnel are impaired by alcohol. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum blood alcohol content required for testing?

0.04 Signup and view all the answers

When can sworn personnel consume alcoholic beverages while carrying or handling firearms off-duty?

Sworn personnel cannot consume alcoholic beverages while carrying or handling firearms off-duty. Signup and view all the answers

What is the evaluation criteria for impairment?

Objective symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. Signup and view all the answers