Article 37 - Drug Testing Flashcards
Five Principals of drug testing
Fairness
Deterrence
Detection
Treatment
Enforcement
3 Criteria for post accident testing:
1) Death
2) Medical treatment away from scene
3) Damage over $2500
What are the Sgts duty in determining Reasonable Suspicion for drug test?
Not required to make determination of RS.
Required to provide information/testify
If a superior believes RS exists for a drug test, what is the next step?
Consult with a second supervisor of higher rank
If an employ refuses to sign a consent and release form for a drug test, what is the process?
It shall be considered Insubordination, subject to discipline.
At the time of a drug test how many bottles is the sample divided into?
2
How many days does the member have to have the untested urine sample tested by DPH?
10
What is provided by the member giving a drug sample at the time the sample is given?
A confidential statement of prescription drugs
If member test negative or is successful in an appeal what happens to the sample?
Destroyed
What 5 drugs are tested for?
1) Opiates
2) Cocaine
3) Marijuana
4)Amphetamines
5) PCP
Can other drugs, besides the main 5, be tested for if suspected?
Yes
What is a member entering a rehab program required to sign?
A rehab agreement with the department
What meeting must occur before being reinstated with the department after rehab?
A meeting with:
Colonel
Drug Program Administrator
How much time can a member borrow against future accrued time and the break down for Rehab?
80 Sick
80 Vac
What is the rate of repayment for borrowed time for rehab?
One day a month
Upon successful competition of rehab, where is the documentation stored?
With the colonel, separate from personnel file
After a second failed attempt at rehab, what may happen?
Discipline, up to and including termination
Once returned to full duty after a failed drug test, how long are member subject to random drug tests?
24 months
How many members are on the board of neutral Arbitrators?
20
How many arbitrators does the department and SPAM get to strike?
5 each
How often is the panel of arbitrators selected?
Every 24 months
The arbitrator shall preside of a hearing of RS in _____ days and issue a ______ judgement.
7 days
bench
When choosing arbitrators for RS appeal, neither party shall have the right to?
Choose a specific Arbitrator.
In the event an arbitrator finds there was not reasonable suspicion for a drug test, what is the out come?
Colonel issues an letter of apology.
The Medical Review Officer shall not be what?
An Employee of the department
5 Responsibilities of the MRO
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
