9.2 Substance Abuse

Question 1

The state’s substance testing policy requires the involvement of specified managers in most/all substance tests as a confirming official before any sample can be collected.

Answer 1

All

Question 2

Before any sample is obtained, the supervisor’s foundation for reasonable suspicion must be approved by a specified departmental
_____

Answer 2

Manager

Question 3

Approval by a specified departmental manager may/may not be given by telephone if a manager is not on scene and immediately available.

Answer 3

May

Question 4

Before any action can be taken against an employee for substance abuse, a sample must be properly_____

Answer 4

Collected

Question 5

For the substance test to be effective, each supervisor must ensure that___

Answer 5

(a) Reasonable suspicion is supported by proper documentation;
(b) The sample is properly collected;
(c) The chain of custody is maintained; and
(d) The employee’s rights are not violated