Substance abuse exam

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When will random substance abuse testing be conducted?

At the end of each workday

Every alternate month

Following the existing labor agreement and Department directive (correct)

Only when requested by the individual employee

What is the definition of 'reasonable suspicion' as per the directive?

A suspicion that has some factual foundation interpreted in light of an individual's knowledge and experience (correct)

A suspicion based on personal bias

A suspicion with no factual foundation

A suspicion based on hearsay

Under what circumstances will substance abuse testing procedures be followed?

At the discretion of the HR department

Whenever reasonable suspicion exists to believe an employee is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol (correct)

Whenever the supervisor deems it necessary

Whenever an employee requests it

In what capacity may substance abuse examinations be conducted?

As part of the sworn employee's random substance abuse examination per the labor agreement Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for conducting substance abuse testing according to the directive?

To ensure the integrity of the Department and preserve public trust Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the identification and notification of employees to be administered Random Substance Abuse Examinations?

The Chief of Police or his/her designee Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a refusal to submit to a drug test according to the Substance Abuse Exam Directive?

Not providing a sample at the time of the test Signup and view all the answers

What does an employee need to do when required to use prescription medicine or any over-the-counter medication that has the potential to impair job performance?

Notify their immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What happens if sworn personnel selected for the Random Substance Abuse Examination are unavailable within the next 96-hour period?

Their names will be re-entered into the list for future selection Signup and view all the answers

Who can authorize a change in the substance abuse examination procedures?

Only the Chief of Police or his/her designee Signup and view all the answers

What action will be initiated if the test results are positive according to the Substance Abuse Exam Directive?

Professional Standards will be notified Signup and view all the answers

How are personnel selected on a daily basis for the mandatory Random Substance Abuse Examination?

Through a random blind scheduling list generated by the Chief of Police or his/her designee Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if they become too ill to continue working or make their scheduled appointment for a substance abuse examination?

Transported to the testing facility and provide urine samples for the Random Mandatory Substance Abuse Examination Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a prohibited activity according to the Substance Abuse Exam Directive?

Ingesting prescribed medication in amounts beyond the recommended dosage Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the division commanders in relation to personnel selected for Random Substance Abuse Examinations?

Notifying sworn members selected to report in person for testing Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a cause for dismissal according to the Substance Abuse Exam Directive?

Refusal to submit to a drug test Signup and view all the answers

When is reasonable suspicion testing for substance abuse conducted according to the policy?

Only during annual Random Substance Abuse Examinations Signup and view all the answers

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