9.2 Substance Abuse Flashcards
First line supervisors play ____________ in any successful substance testing program.
the most important role
Substance abuse program effectiveness is established and maintained through…
Six C’s
1) CONsistency
2) CONfirmation
3) Collection of Sample
4) Chain of Custody
5) CONtrol of Quality
6) CONtracts
For effective substance abuse testing, supervisors must ensure all four of the following:
1) Reasonable suspicion is supported by proper documentation
2) The sample is properly collected
3) The chain of custody is maintained
4) The employee rights are not violated
The right NOT to self incriminate is implicated only by _______ or ________
evidence
1) Testimonial
2) Communicative
*Does not apply to chemical tests
Does the 4th Amendment apply to employee rights when it comes to substance abuse?
No.
Due to the dependency of the public on law enforcement, the Government’s need to ensure the sobriety of its employees outweigh a employees right to privacy
True or False
Only employees serving in sensitive positions shall be subject to the substance testing when there is reasonable suspicion.
True
Reasonable suspicion is composed of what three elements?
1) Articulable facts
2) Close observation
3) Good faith
Blood alcohol level which will result in a positive test
.04
Blood alcohol level where adverse action can be sought
ANY detectable amount
True or false
An anonymous tip alone is sufficient to order a substance test
False
A reliable informant is defined as:
A peace officer willing to testify on behalf of management
True or False
When a reliable informant is used to establish reasonable suspicion, the employee in question must be told who the reliable informant is and what they said.
True
True or false
In no event shall the confirming official be the suspected employees immediate supervisor or the person who made the initial observation leading to reasonable suspicion
True
Careful considerations to be made prior to administering a substance test
1) Ensure a gender appropriate supervisors present to administer
2) Confirm testing protocol for applicable bargaining unit
3) Determine the appropriate test (breath for alcohol) (urine for drugs)
4) Employees willingness to provide sample at work location
How much urine volume must be collected during a sample?
At least 60 milliliters (or 2 ounces)
*separated into two containers after sample
True or False
Supervisors SHALL use the breathalyzer when ONLY alcohol is suspected
True
When alcohol is suspected and a breathalyzer test yields a BAC of .00%, what should the supervisor do next?
Secure a urinalysis to determine the cause of impairment.
Positive specimen samples shall be secured under what conditions and for how long?
-20 degrees centigrade
for ONE YEAR