5/110.01 GENERAL FITNESS FOR DUTY and a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Question 1

When a person who employed by the LVMPD, and is prescribed medication which affects their ability to do their daily functions, who must they notify?

Answer 1

Health Detail

Question 2

What is the Blood Alcohol Level a employee can be at if tested?

Answer 2

.02

Question 3

Can an investigation be initiated if you smell alcohol on an employee?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

True or False, LVMPD Employees can use Marijuana if prescribed by a licensed Physician?

Answer 4

A registry identification card from the member’s attending physician allowing for the personal use of medical marijuana is not recognized under federal law. Therefore, any use, sale, or possession or marijuana is a federal crime regardless of state law to the contrary.

Question 5

What must a Supervisor do if one of his employees is suspected in being under the influence of drugs, alcohol, over the counter drugs or any substance which impairs them to do their duty?

Answer 5

Contact IAB immediately

The member suspected of being impaired will be immediately taken to the IAB office, unarmed.

The reporting supervisor will indicate the member is suspected of misusing a controlled substance and complete the Summary of Facts section of the Reasonable Suspicion Document provided by IAB.