08-05 Substance Abuse Flashcards
What is the Rationale?
The Toronto Police Service (Service) would like to prevent the occurrence of substance abuse by its members. However, it is recognized that substance abuse problems do occur and need to be addressed responsibly by management and members.
Supervision
Supervisory Officer notification mandatory upon becoming aware of another member’s possible substance abuse problem and whenever that member’s behaviour creates a safety hazard to anyone
Procedure - For the purposes of this Procedure, substance abuse refers to the use of:
i) alcohol;
ii) cannabis;
iii) other prescription, non-prescription, or illegal drugs; or
iv) any other substance
in a manner that could have adverse effects on a member’s health, safety, productivity, quality of family life, or the morale and effectiveness of the Service.
Procedure - Members SHALL not engage in
i) the illegal use or possession of any of the substances listed in Schedules I, II, III and IV of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
ii) the use of any other substance, not named in the schedules of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, to the extent that the said substance may have an adverse effect on the performance of their duties as a member of the Service
iii) the consumption of any alcoholic beverage or cannabis contrary to Service Governance
A Unit Commander or supervisor SHALL not become involved in diagnosing a member’s problem but will provide ongoing encouragement to help the member identify and resolve the problem.
Member - When voluntarily seeking help for a substance abuse problem SHALL
seek assistance from one or more of, but not limited to
Wellness – Medical Advisory Services (MAS),
peers,
referral agents,
supervisors,
the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), or
community-based services
make every effort to resolve the problem
Member - When treatment requires restricted duties or use of Service income replacement benefits SHALL
comply with Procedures 08–02 or 08–03, (both NIP) if applicable
notify MAS
comply with the instructions given by the Medical Advisor or designate
Member - When directed to attend MAS for a fitness for duty assessment SHALL
attend as directed
comply with the recommendations of the Medical Advisor or designate
Member - When on a leave of absence for a period longer than ninety (90) consecutive days SHALL, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police,
return to their Unit Commander all of their Service issued use of force equipment.
The surrender of Service issued uniform and equipment is an administrative function. Members SHALL continue to comply with the Police Services Act and all Service Governance. A member is an employee of the Service until resignation, retirement, termination or death.
In the event that a member knows in advance that they will be taking an extended medical leave for a period longer than ninety (90) consecutive days, the member SHALL advise their Unit Commander and return their use of force equipment directly to the Toronto Police College – Armament Section.
Member - Upon becoming aware of another member’s possible substance abuse problem SHALL
encourage the member to seek assistance voluntarily before work performance or safety is affected
give immediate assistance, if required, and intervene by notifying a supervisor whenever a member’s behaviour creates a safety hazard for anyone
follow up, if required, to provide the member with proper support and encouragement to resolve the problem
Supervisor - When approached by a member who voluntarily seeks help for a substance abuse problem where work performance or safety is not affected SHALL
advise the member of options available for assistance, including MAS and EFAP
follow up, if required, to provide the member with appropriate support and encouragement to resolve the problem
Supervisor - Upon becoming aware of a member who exhibits work performance concerns that may be related to substance abuse SHALL
determine if there are any immediate fitness for duty or safety concerns
discuss performance concerns and expectations with the member
encourage the member to seek assistance, where appropriate
advise the member of options available for assistance including MAS and EFAP
follow up, if required, to provide the member with proper support and encouragement to resolve the problem
provide heightened performance monitoring and management
Supervisor - When in receipt of a TPS 649 and/or a MED 1 containing recommendations from MAS SHALL
ensure compliance with the restrictions
ensure the duties assigned to the member comply with the direction contained within
report any deviation by the member to their Officer in Charge and their Unit Commander on a TPS 649
Officer in Charge/Designate - When approached by a member who voluntarily seeks help for a substance abuse problem, where work performance or safety is not affected SHALL
comply with item 6.
advise the member of options available for assistance, including MAS and EFAP
follow up, if required, to provide the member with appropriate support and encouragement to resolve the problem
Officer in Charge/Designate - Upon becoming aware of a member who exhibits work performance concerns that may be related to substance abuse SHALL comply with
item 7.
determine if there are any immediate fitness for duty or safety concerns
discuss performance concerns and expectations with the member
encourage the member to seek assistance, where appropriate
advise the member of options available for assistance including MAS and EFAP
follow up, if required, to provide the member with proper support and encouragement to resolve the problem
provide heightened performance monitoring and management
Officer in Charge/Designate - When it is determined that there are fitness for duty or safety concerns SHALL
ensure the member is given immediate medical treatment, if required
immediately notify the Unit Commander of the circumstances on a TPS 649