08 Substance Abuse Flashcards

1
Q

Substance Abuse Opening
Prevention
Buy in from all
Departmental support

A
  • As a Lieutenant, I know it is my responsibility to ensure our substance abuse policy is properly followed and applied, per policy and law.
  • I also know that an effective substance abuse policy
    ensures we follow policy and law as it pertains to the
    6 C’s.
  • I want to make sure my supervisors and I are
    personally engaged with our employees with the
    hopes of preventing a situation like this, so when
    signs indicate substance abuse, we can make referrals to
    EAP, get help from PEER SUPPORT, and the Employee
    Substance Abuse Program.
  • Talking to our employees about our Substance Abuse
    and policies so they know what our expectations are.
  • Foster an environment which is reflective of these
    polices.
  • When we are confronted with a situation like this, I
    want to make sure our employees are treated with
    dignity, respect, and compassion. I know this will touch
    on them as well as everyone involved.
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Scenario
Notification
Closer observation
reasonable suspicion exist?

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  • Notification to chain of command and keep updated
  • Direct a Sergeant to respond to location of the
    employee
    • closer observation.
    • Sergeant to evaluate the totality of the circumstances
    • determine if reasonable suspicion exists,
      • based upon specific articutable facts, observations
        and good faith to believe the employee is in
        violation of our substance abuse policy and/or
        California law.
  • Make sure we:
    • Remove employee to private area
  • Handle as privately as possible.
    • Explain our concerns.
    • Listen to their explanation and give it appropriate
      consideration.
  • If this is CRIMINAL
    • handled as any other arrest
    • investigation will be conduct in a private setting,
      • employee will be changed out of their uniform,
      • secure any weapons/state property.
  • Investigation includes
    • using FST’s, DRE if necessary,
    • chemical test,
    • booking/cite-and-release procedures
    • Chain of command approval.
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Scenario
Continual obs
POBR/MOU (if possible)
No representation
I am confirming official
Sensitive/non sensitive position
A
  • Maintain continual observation and not allow the
    consumption of large amounts of water.
  • If possible, review MOU and POBR
  • Employee is NOT entitled to representation at this
    stage.
  • Observing POBR, only asking medical questions on
    CHP202X.
    • Confirming official (me)
    • evaluate observations/facts/preliminary investigation
    • If I believe the employee is in violation of our substance abuse policy.
      • I will mandate the test.
        -If sensitive position
    • advise they are required to submit to chemical test
    • advise of consequences of positive test.
    • refusal will constitute insubordination.
    • Sensitive positions are required to submit to a chemical test
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Testing
Alcohol
Drugs

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  • If ALCOHOL suspected: They will be required to submit
    to an EVIDENTIARY BREATH TEST.
    • Conduct in private location if possible
    • Observe sample leave body
    • Attach breath results to CHP202X
    • A result of .04 or greater is in violation of our
      Substance Abuse policy.
    • If under a .04, it is a violation of Inconsistent and
      Incompatibilities policy.
  • If DRUGS suspected: required to submit to a URINE
    TEST
    • Conducted in private location if possible
    • Employee is of same gender
    • Watch the sample leave their body
    • Obtain Sample:
    • Collect in an IA approved collection kit.
    • Complete labels, seals, and the chain of custody form.
      -Call contracted carrier for pick-up
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Documentation
202X
Medical Review officer
Representation
Administrative investigation?
A
  • Make sure supervisor completes a CHP202X,
    Reasonable Suspicion Report. It will be completed and
    reviewed within 48 hours.
  • Make sure supervisor completes a Memo to Substance Abuse Testing Coordinator.
  • Afford employee an opportunity to complete a Memo
    to the Medical Review Officer.
    • Employee has right to Representation.
    • Seal separately and mark “CONFIDENTIAL.”
  • If criminal or not initiate ADMINISTRATIVE
    INVESTIGATION with next level of command approval.
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Q
After actions/notifications
dock pay
alcohol only
drugs suspected
ATO
EAP
Update chain of command
Follow up
A
  • Regarding the disposition of the Employee,
    • dock-pay for remainder of the day
    • If only alcohol, employee will be able to return
      following shift as long as not in violation of our
      Substance Abuse policies
    • If drug use is suspected, employee is off until a
      negative test returns
  • In the interim, the employee will be placed on
    Administrative Time Off
    • Peace Officer powers are suspended, and State-
      owned equipment will be secured.
    • Ensure safe transportation home.
    • Refer to EAP
    • Update Chain-of-Command
    • Ensure confidentiality
      -Follow up with employee afterwards to ensure good
      relationship, mental well being.
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Conclusion

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As a Lieutenant, I know first responsibility is to make sure we don’t get in this situation in the first place. I know the public can get hurt, I know our employees can get hurt, it can subject us to civil liability, and cause a loss of trust within our Communities. So, I will do everything in my power to prevent this from occurring, but when we are faced with this, I will make sure we are holding our employees accountable to our Substance Abuse policies.

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