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What is the exception to consuming intoxicants while on-duty?
What is the exception to consuming intoxicants while on-duty?
- During breaks or meal periods
- In the performance of duty when absolutely necessary (correct)
- With a supervisor's permission
- With a doctor's prescription
What is the consequence of reporting for duty under the influence of intoxicants or with the odor of intoxicants on their breath?
What is the consequence of reporting for duty under the influence of intoxicants or with the odor of intoxicants on their breath?
- Being considered unfit for duty (correct)
- A mandatory drug test
- A one-day suspension
- A written warning
What is the notification period for department members convicted of a criminal drug violation in the workplace?
What is the notification period for department members convicted of a criminal drug violation in the workplace?
- Three (3) calendar days
- Five (5) calendar days (correct)
- Fifteen (15) calendar days
- Ten (10) calendar days
Who will notify the contracting or granting agency after receiving the notice of a member's criminal drug violation conviction?
Who will notify the contracting or granting agency after receiving the notice of a member's criminal drug violation conviction?
What is the purpose of reasonable suspicion testing?
What is the purpose of reasonable suspicion testing?
What is the consequence of a confirmed positive test result?
What is the consequence of a confirmed positive test result?
What is the policy regarding intoxicants in police department buildings or vehicles?
What is the policy regarding intoxicants in police department buildings or vehicles?
When are prospective employees required to undergo chemical testing?
When are prospective employees required to undergo chemical testing?
What is the responsibility of department members regarding medical confidentiality?
What is the responsibility of department members regarding medical confidentiality?
What is prohibited under the Department Policy?
What is prohibited under the Department Policy?
Under what circumstances can a member be under the influence of an intoxicant while at work?
Under what circumstances can a member be under the influence of an intoxicant while at work?
What is the consequence of refusing to submit to and cooperate with the mandatory chemical test?
What is the consequence of refusing to submit to and cooperate with the mandatory chemical test?
How will members who are required to respond for chemical testing outside of normal duty hours be compensated?
How will members who are required to respond for chemical testing outside of normal duty hours be compensated?
Who has access to the Department Policy?
Who has access to the Department Policy?
What is the purpose of the mandatory chemical testing?
What is the purpose of the mandatory chemical testing?
What is prohibited under the Unlawful Activities section of the Department Policy?
What is prohibited under the Unlawful Activities section of the Department Policy?
What is the term for a location where chemical testing is conducted according to department-approved procedures?
What is the term for a location where chemical testing is conducted according to department-approved procedures?
What is considered drug abuse according to the given content?
What is considered drug abuse according to the given content?
What is the term for substances that are not legally controlled and are available without a medical prescription?
What is the term for substances that are not legally controlled and are available without a medical prescription?
What is the term for the overuse or inappropriate use of prescription or non-prescription medication?
What is the term for the overuse or inappropriate use of prescription or non-prescription medication?
What is required for a supervisor to suspect drug abuse in an employee?
What is required for a supervisor to suspect drug abuse in an employee?
What is a consequence of drug abuse in the workplace?
What is a consequence of drug abuse in the workplace?
What is a supervisor's responsibility in terms of drug abuse in the workplace?
What is a supervisor's responsibility in terms of drug abuse in the workplace?
What is the primary concern in terms of drug abuse in the workplace?
What is the primary concern in terms of drug abuse in the workplace?
What should a supervisor do if a member appears to be in an unfit condition due to drug abuse or prescription/non-prescription misuse?
What should a supervisor do if a member appears to be in an unfit condition due to drug abuse or prescription/non-prescription misuse?
What is the responsibility of a member who is taking prescription/non-prescription drugs that may hamper job performance?
What is the responsibility of a member who is taking prescription/non-prescription drugs that may hamper job performance?
Who is responsible for submitting an Interdepartment Communication, Form 191 P.D., requesting chemical testing for a member?
Who is responsible for submitting an Interdepartment Communication, Form 191 P.D., requesting chemical testing for a member?
What should a member do if they suspect another member of illegal drug use or prescription/non-prescription misuse?
What should a member do if they suspect another member of illegal drug use or prescription/non-prescription misuse?
What should a supervisor do if a member appears to be in an unfit condition due to the legitimate use of prescription drugs?
What should a supervisor do if a member appears to be in an unfit condition due to the legitimate use of prescription drugs?
Who accompanies the member to the department-authorized testing facility for chemical testing?
Who accompanies the member to the department-authorized testing facility for chemical testing?
Under what circumstances can a member be required to submit to a drug test?
Under what circumstances can a member be required to submit to a drug test?
What is the purpose of a supervisor's notification to the division commander when an member appears to be in an unfit condition due to drug abuse or prescription/non-prescription misuse?
What is the purpose of a supervisor's notification to the division commander when an member appears to be in an unfit condition due to drug abuse or prescription/non-prescription misuse?
Who is responsible for notifying the Employee Benefits Section Supervisor to schedule the chemical test at the department-authorized testing facility?
Who is responsible for notifying the Employee Benefits Section Supervisor to schedule the chemical test at the department-authorized testing facility?
When a member is scheduled for chemical testing, who should accompany them to the department-authorized testing facility?
When a member is scheduled for chemical testing, who should accompany them to the department-authorized testing facility?
What is the purpose of maintaining a chronological file in the Employee Benefits Section?
What is the purpose of maintaining a chronological file in the Employee Benefits Section?
Who is responsible for forwarding a letter notifying the member of the date, time, and location of the chemical test?
Who is responsible for forwarding a letter notifying the member of the date, time, and location of the chemical test?
What should a commander or supervisor do upon receipt of a letter from the Chief of Police that a member has been scheduled for chemical testing?
What should a commander or supervisor do upon receipt of a letter from the Chief of Police that a member has been scheduled for chemical testing?
Why may a member be required to take a second sample at a department-authorized testing facility?
Why may a member be required to take a second sample at a department-authorized testing facility?
Who should be notified immediately when a member has been tested with confirmed positive results?
Who should be notified immediately when a member has been tested with confirmed positive results?
What should be submitted to the Chief of Police after a member has been tested with confirmed positive results?
What should be submitted to the Chief of Police after a member has been tested with confirmed positive results?
Study Notes
Department Policy
- Members are prohibited from using illegal drugs and misusing prescription/non-prescription drugs, either on-duty or off-duty.
- A confirmed positive test result will be deemed misconduct and subject the member to an investigation, suspension, and/or termination.
Mandatory Testing
- All prospective employees will undergo a chemical test as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
- All members will be required to submit to random chemical testing.
- Members required to respond for chemical testing outside of normal duty hours will be compensated in accordance with the current overtime policy.
- Members who refuse to submit to and cooperate with the mandatory chemical test will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Intoxication
- Members will not consume any intoxicant while on-duty except when required in the performance of duty.
- Under no circumstances will a member be under the influence of an intoxicant while at work, even if the intoxication level is under the legal limits prescribed by law, except in the performance of duty.
- Members will not report for duty under the influence of intoxicants or with the odor of intoxicants on their breath.
Reasonable Suspicion Testing
- Reasonable suspicion of drug abuse is based on behavioral and performance factors, including decreases in work performance level, willful misconduct, excessive absenteeism and tardiness, excessive use of sick leave, negligent injuries or accidents, and poor traffic safety record.
- If reasonable suspicion exists, the member will be required to submit to a drug test to determine the use of drugs when ordered to do so by a commander/supervisor.
Member Responsibilities
- Members will report for and submit to a chemical test when ordered to do so by a supervisor, commander, or the Chief of Police.
- Members will notify the supervisor immediately when there is evidence or reasonable suspicion of illegal drug use or prescription/non-prescription misuse by another member.
- Members will notify the supervisor when taking prescription/non-prescription drugs that may hamper job performance.
Supervisor Responsibilities
- If a member appears to be in an unfit condition due to drug abuse or prescription/non-prescription misuse, the supervisor will immediately relieve that member from their current assignment, with pay, pending testing and further investigation.
- The supervisor will submit an Interdepartment Communication, Form 191 P.D., through the chain of command, requesting that the member be scheduled for chemical testing and outlining the circumstances of the drug abuse or prescription/non-prescription misuse.
Federal Contracts or Grants
- Department members will notify a commander/supervisor within five (5) calendar days if they are convicted of a criminal drug violation in the workplace.
- The Chief of Police, or designee, will notify the contracting or granting agency within ten (10) days after receiving the notice that a member has been convicted of a criminal drug violation in the workplace.
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Quiz on police rules and regulations regarding intoxicant consumption while on-duty. Learn about the protocols for police officers' behavior in different situations.
