9.2 Substance Manual

Question 1

Who plays the most important role in any successful substance testing program?

Answer 1

first line supervisor

Question 2

When a problem arises, who is responsible to confront the situation and initiate the proper action, including substance testing?

Answer 2

supervisor

Question 3

For the substance test to be effective, each supervisor must ensure what four things:

Answer 3

(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.

Question 4

Which of the below answers is correct. Employers have established a variety of tests to combat substance abuse by their employees including:

(1) Random.
(2) Annual or periodic.
(3) Probable cause.
(4) Reasonable cause or suspicion.
(5) All of the above

Answer 4

All of the above

Question 5

The largest issues of debate when it comes to collecting fluids for substance testing are which three amendments?

Answer 5

Fourth - search and seizure
fifth - self incrimination
fourteenth - due process

Question 6

True or False; No state employee who is on duty or on standby for duty shall:

(a) Use, possess, or be under the influence of illegal or unauthorized drugs or other illegal mind-altering substances; or
(b) Use or be under the influence of alcohol to any extent that would impede the employee’s ability to perform their duties safely and effectively.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

If an officer is involved in a shooting or major t/c, can the Department take any action against an employee for refusing to submit to a test?

Answer 7

No, not without reasonable suspicion of substance abuse.

Question 8

Supervisors shall attempt to elicit a chemical test from an employee whose position has been designated as “non-sensitive.” True or False

Answer 8

False. Non sensitive employees are not subject to testing requirements as sensitive employees.

Question 9

The Department recognizes that many behavioral and personal problems can be successfully treated if early identification is made and appropriate help is obtained. Employees have access to prepaid professional counseling services for a variety of personal problems. What is the name of the program offered?

Answer 9

Employee assistance program

Question 10

If the supervisor believes criminal violations(s) exist, a criminal investigation _____ be conducted prior to the administrative investigation.

Answer 10

should

Question 11

For uniformed employees, can evidence gathered during a criminal investigation be used to support the administrative investigation? Can the administrative investigation be used to support the criminal investigation?

Answer 11

can, cannot

Question 12

Is the use of the PAS device to establish reasonable suspicion authorized?

Answer 12

no

Question 13

When can the confirming official be the suspected employee’s immediate supervisor or the person who made the initial observation leading to reasonable suspicion?

Answer 13

Never

Question 14

What type of sample will be used for alcohol testing in all state substance abuse testing programs?

Answer 14

breath

Question 15

Employees suspected of being under the combined influence of alcohol and a drug(s) are required to submit to these tests:

Answer 15

both urine and breath

Question 16

From the moment reasonable suspicion is developed until the time a sample is provided, the employee should remain under continual supervisory observation. True or False

Answer 16

True

Question 17

For purposes of a urine sample, ensure at least ___ milliliters (approximately ____ fluid ounces) of urine is collected (to be split into two containers after collected).

Answer 17

60, 2

Question 18

In those instances where only alcohol is suspected, the employee should not be returned to full duty the following day if completely recovered from its effects. True or false

Answer 18

False. They should be returned to full duty

Question 19

Negative and positive test results shall be retained for ____ years.

Answer 19

five

Question 20

The supervisor who made the initial determination of reasonable suspicion must prepare what form?

Answer 20

CHP 202X

Question 21

If the results are positive, the Reasonable Suspicion Report and test results will be included with what request?

Answer 21

Request for Adverse Action

Question 22

In regards to a departmental commercial driver involved in a qualifying collision, the driver should be tested for alcohol within ____ hours of the qualifying collision. Every effort must be made to drug test the driver within ___ hours following the qualifying collision.

Answer 22

2, 32