9.2, Substance Testing Flashcards
_________ are the main defense in maintaining a drug-free workplace.
Supervisors
HPM 9.2, Chapter 1
When a problem arises, it is the __________ responsibility to confront the situation and initiate the proper action, including substance testing.
Supervisor’s
HPM 9.2, Chapter 1
The state’s substance testing policy requires the involvement of specified managers in all substance tests as a ___________ before any sample can be collected.
Confirming official
HPM 9.2, Chapter 1
While supervisors and managers have specific roles in the substance testing process, _________ shall alert a supervisor to indications that another employee is involved in substance abuse.
All departmental employees
HPM 9.2, Chapter 1
What are the six critical elements of any successful substance abuse testing program?
1) Consistency
2) Confirmation
3) Collection of sample
4) Chain of custody
5) Control of quality
6) Contracts
(HPM 9.2, Chapter 1)
What are the four types of tests that have been established to combat substance abuse by their employees?
1) Random
2) Annual or periodic
3) Probable cause
4) Reasonable suspicion
(HPM 9.2, Chapter 2)
What constitutional amendment protects an employee from self-incrimination?
The Fifth Amendment
HPM 9.2, Chapter 2
What constitutional amendment guarantees the right to due process and has been the basis for challenges to certain substance testing programs?
The Fourteenth Amendment
HPM 9.2, Chapter 2
Liability arising when it can be shown that a supervisor negligently failed to supervise subordinates appropriately, and the negligence resulted in an injury to a co-worker and/or the public, is known as __________.
Negligent supervision
HPM 9.2, Chapter 2
Although the Department does not condone the use of illegal substances under any circumstances, CalHR policy addresses only _______________.
On-duty impairment
HPM 9.2, Chapter 3
Only employees serving in __________ positions shall be subject to substance testing.
Sensitive
HPM 9.2, Chapter 3
If a conflict exists between CalHR policy and the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which one is controlling?
The MOU
HPM 9.2, Chapter 3
How many different positions in the CHP have been classified as sensitive?
14
HPM 9.2, Chapter 3
True or False: CalHR rules permit the mandated substance testing of employees in non-sensitive positions.
False
HPM 9.2, Chapter 3
Name the three basic criteria used by supervisors to establish reasonable suspicion of workplace substance abuse.
1) Articulable facts
2) Close observation
3) Good faith
(HPM 9.2, Chapter 3)
A good faith belief that an employee has violated the Department’s workplace substance abuse policy is known as ____________.
Reasonable suspicion
HPM 9.2, Chapter 6
California Code of Regulations Section 599.960 authorizes substance testing for employees serving in designated sensitive positions when ____________ exists.
Reasonable Suspicion
HPM 9.2, Chapter 6
Who is required to honestly and critically evaluate the facts and/or evidence before arriving at the conclusion that reasonable suspicion of a workplace substance abuse policy violation exists?
The supervisor and the confirming official
HPM 9.2, Chapter 6
True or False: A supervisor’s intuition alone is enough to establish reasonable suspicion of a workplace substance abuse policy violation.
False
HPM 9.2, Chapter 6
According to HPM 9.2, what four events and/or conditions may trigger reasonable suspicion of a workplace substance abuse policy violation?
1) An industrial accident
2) Unusual demeanor or appearance
3) Atypical behavior
4) Abnormal work performance
(HPM 9.2, Chapter 6)
When investigating suspected substance abuse, if the supervisor suspects criminal violations, a ________ should be conducted prior to the administrative investigation.
Criminal investigation
HPM 9.2, Chapter 6
True or False: to preserve the integrity of any evidence gathered during a criminal investigation related to workplace substance abuse, the nature of the investigation should be withheld from the employee being investigated.
False ( the nature of the investigation should be clearly explained to the employee)
(HPM 9.2, Chapter 6)
True or False: employees are required to submit to field sobriety tests (such as a PAS test) during criminal investigations.
False
HPM 9.2, Chapter 6
Can evidence gathered during a criminal investigation of a uniformed employee be used to support the administrative investigation?
Yes
HPM 9.2, Chapter 6
Can evidence gathered during an administrative investigation be used to support the criminal investigation?
No
HPM 9.2, Chapter 6
According to the Inconsistent and Incompatible Activities statement, what is the maximum allowable BAC level while on duty or on standby for duty?
None (not even the odor of alcohol on the breath)
HPM 9.2, Chapter 6
During a workplace substance abuse investigation interview, questions posed to the involved employee shall be limited to ___________.
Those pertaining to the employee’s possible need for medical attention..
(HPM 9.2, Chapter 6)
If information regarding substance abuse is brought forward by a peace officer who is willing to publicly testify on behalf of management, this employee is referred to as a ______________.
Reliable informant
HPM 9.2, Chapter 6
True or False: information from a reliable informant alone could be the foundation for reasonable suspicion.
True (although supervisor must be extremely careful in these circumstances)
(HPM 9.2, Chapter 6)