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Under what circumstances should a Division supervisor initiate the alcohol and/or drug testing process for a Division employee?
Under what circumstances should a Division supervisor initiate the alcohol and/or drug testing process for a Division employee?
- If the employee is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while on duty (correct)
- If the employee is found to be using illegal drugs outside of work
- If the employee is caught consuming alcohol during work hours
- If the employee is found to be in possession of prescription drugs
What is an example of a situation that could prompt a Division supervisor to initiate the alcohol and/or drug testing process?
What is an example of a situation that could prompt a Division supervisor to initiate the alcohol and/or drug testing process?
- An employee is suspected of being under the influence of illegal drugs while off duty
- An employee is caught drinking alcohol during their lunch break
- An employee is caught possessing illegal drugs while on duty (correct)
- An employee is found to have a prescription for a controlled substance
What is the purpose of initiating the alcohol and/or drug testing process for a Division employee?
What is the purpose of initiating the alcohol and/or drug testing process for a Division employee?
- To punish the employee for violating the collective bargaining agreement
- To ensure the employee is not affected by the use of alcohol (correct)
- To verify if the employee is using illegal drugs
- To determine if the employee is abusing prescription drugs
Which of the following is a physical sign that may prompt a Division supervisor to initiate the alcohol and/or drug testing process for a Division employee?
Which of the following is a physical sign that may prompt a Division supervisor to initiate the alcohol and/or drug testing process for a Division employee?
What is the consequence of an employee failing to comply with a supervisor’s order to submit to testing?
What is the consequence of an employee failing to comply with a supervisor’s order to submit to testing?
Under what circumstances must a supervisor observe changes in an employee's behavior in order to initiate the alcohol or drug testing process?
Under what circumstances must a supervisor observe changes in an employee's behavior in order to initiate the alcohol or drug testing process?
Supervisors do not need to be aware of the alcohol and/or drug testing provisions in the various collective bargaining agreements that are applicable to subordinates.
Supervisors do not need to be aware of the alcohol and/or drug testing provisions in the various collective bargaining agreements that are applicable to subordinates.
A supervisor can initiate the alcohol and/or drug testing process for a Division employee based solely on their possession of alcohol and/or illegal drugs.
A supervisor can initiate the alcohol and/or drug testing process for a Division employee based solely on their possession of alcohol and/or illegal drugs.
An employee who fails to comply with a supervisor’s order to submit to testing may only be subject to a charge of insubordination.
An employee who fails to comply with a supervisor’s order to submit to testing may only be subject to a charge of insubordination.
Under what circumstances should a Division supervisor initiate the alcohol and/or drug testing process for a Division employee?
Under what circumstances should a Division supervisor initiate the alcohol and/or drug testing process for a Division employee?
What is the consequence of an employee failing to comply with a supervisor’s order to submit to testing?
What is the consequence of an employee failing to comply with a supervisor’s order to submit to testing?
Which of the following is NOT a physical sign that may prompt a Division supervisor to initiate the alcohol and/or drug testing process for a Division employee?
Which of the following is NOT a physical sign that may prompt a Division supervisor to initiate the alcohol and/or drug testing process for a Division employee?
What is the maximum amount of time a supervisor should permit to elapse from the time of observations to the time of collection for reasonable suspicion drug and/or alcohol testing?
What is the maximum amount of time a supervisor should permit to elapse from the time of observations to the time of collection for reasonable suspicion drug and/or alcohol testing?
What is the maximum amount of time a supervisor should wait for a union representative to be present during the testing process for sworn personnel?
What is the maximum amount of time a supervisor should wait for a union representative to be present during the testing process for sworn personnel?
Under what circumstances should supervisors subject employees to random medical testing for the purpose of discovering possible drug and/or alcohol abuse?
Under what circumstances should supervisors subject employees to random medical testing for the purpose of discovering possible drug and/or alcohol abuse?
What should a supervisor do if they have reasonable suspicion to believe an employee is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
What should a supervisor do if they have reasonable suspicion to believe an employee is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
What is the maximum amount of time a supervisor should permit to elapse from the time of observations to the reasonable suspicion test?
What is the maximum amount of time a supervisor should permit to elapse from the time of observations to the reasonable suspicion test?
What is the consequence for an employee who fails to comply with a supervisor's order to complete a drug and/or alcohol test?
What is the consequence for an employee who fails to comply with a supervisor's order to complete a drug and/or alcohol test?
Can supervisors subject employees to random medical testing for the purpose of discovering possible drug and/or alcohol abuse?
Can supervisors subject employees to random medical testing for the purpose of discovering possible drug and/or alcohol abuse?
What is the maximum amount of time a supervisor should permit to elapse from the time of observations to the reasonable suspicion test for drug testing?
What is the maximum amount of time a supervisor should permit to elapse from the time of observations to the reasonable suspicion test for drug testing?
Can supervisors subject employees to random drug and/or alcohol testing for the purpose of discovering possible drug and/or alcohol abuse?
Can supervisors subject employees to random drug and/or alcohol testing for the purpose of discovering possible drug and/or alcohol abuse?
What is the consequence for an employee who fails to comply with a supervisor's order to complete a drug and/or alcohol test?
What is the consequence for an employee who fails to comply with a supervisor's order to complete a drug and/or alcohol test?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of actions to be taken when a Division employee is suspected to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of actions to be taken when a Division employee is suspected to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
What should be included in the written notice provided to sworn personnel within 72 hours of ordering an employee to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test?
What should be included in the written notice provided to sworn personnel within 72 hours of ordering an employee to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test?
When should a Division employee be transported if there is reasonable suspicion that they are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
When should a Division employee be transported if there is reasonable suspicion that they are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
What should be included in the letter of information that is forwarded through the involved employee’s chain of command after a drug and/or alcohol test?
What should be included in the letter of information that is forwarded through the involved employee’s chain of command after a drug and/or alcohol test?
What is the purpose of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
What is the purpose of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
Under what circumstances should a Division employee be relieved from assignment when suspected to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
Under what circumstances should a Division employee be relieved from assignment when suspected to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
What should a Division supervisor do if they observe changes in an employee's behavior that may indicate drug and/or alcohol use?
What should a Division supervisor do if they observe changes in an employee's behavior that may indicate drug and/or alcohol use?
What should a Division supervisor do with the employee's firearms and intermediate weapons when the employee is suspected to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
What should a Division supervisor do with the employee's firearms and intermediate weapons when the employee is suspected to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
What is the consequence of an employee failing to comply with a supervisor’s order to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test?
What is the consequence of an employee failing to comply with a supervisor’s order to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test?
When should a Division supervisor review the availability of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with the employee?
When should a Division supervisor review the availability of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with the employee?
