Article 37 - Drug Testing

Question 1

Five Principals of drug testing

Answer 1

Fairness
Deterrence
Detection
Treatment
Enforcement

Question 2

3 Criteria for post accident testing:

Answer 2

1) Death
2) Medical treatment away from scene
3) Damage over $2500

Question 3

What are the Sgts duty in determining Reasonable Suspicion for drug test?

Answer 3

Not required to make determination of RS.

Required to provide information/testify

Question 4

If a superior believes RS exists for a drug test, what is the next step?

Answer 4

Consult with a second supervisor of higher rank

Question 5

If an employ refuses to sign a consent and release form for a drug test, what is the process?

Answer 5

It shall be considered Insubordination, subject to discipline.

Question 6

At the time of a drug test how many bottles is the sample divided into?

Answer 6

2

Question 7

How many days does the member have to have the untested urine sample tested by DPH?

Answer 7

10

Question 8

What is provided by the member giving a drug sample at the time the sample is given?

Answer 8

A confidential statement of prescription drugs

Question 9

If member test negative or is successful in an appeal what happens to the sample?

Answer 9

Destroyed

Question 10

What 5 drugs are tested for?

Answer 10

1) Opiates
2) Cocaine
3) Marijuana
4)Amphetamines
5) PCP

Question 11

Can other drugs, besides the main 5, be tested for if suspected?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

What is a member entering a rehab program required to sign?

Answer 12

A rehab agreement with the department

Question 13

What meeting must occur before being reinstated with the department after rehab?

Answer 13

A meeting with:
Colonel
Drug Program Administrator

Question 14

How much time can a member borrow against future accrued time and the break down for Rehab?

Answer 14

80 Sick
80 Vac

Question 15

What is the rate of repayment for borrowed time for rehab?

Answer 15

One day a month

Question 16

Upon successful competition of rehab, where is the documentation stored?

Answer 16

With the colonel, separate from personnel file

Question 17

After a second failed attempt at rehab, what may happen?

Answer 17

Discipline, up to and including termination

Question 18

Once returned to full duty after a failed drug test, how long are member subject to random drug tests?

Answer 18

24 months

Question 19

How many members are on the board of neutral Arbitrators?

Answer 19

20

Question 20

How many arbitrators does the department and SPAM get to strike?

Answer 20

5 each

Question 21

How often is the panel of arbitrators selected?

Answer 21

Every 24 months

Question 22

The arbitrator shall preside of a hearing of RS in _____ days and issue a ______ judgement.

Answer 22

7 days

bench

Question 23

When choosing arbitrators for RS appeal, neither party shall have the right to?

Answer 23

Choose a specific Arbitrator.

Question 24

In the event an arbitrator finds there was not reasonable suspicion for a drug test, what is the out come?

Answer 24

Colonel issues an letter of apology.

Question 25

The Medical Review Officer shall not be what?

Answer 25

An Employee of the department

Question 26

5 Responsibilities of the MRO

Answer 26

1) Review Custody and Control form
2) Interview Donor (when needed)
3) Make determination regarding the result
4) Report verified result
5) Maintain records and confidentiality