auc 203 drugs/alchohol JD

Question 1

5.4 Every officer who observes a member exhibiting possible signs of alcohol or drug abuse shall consult with the Counseling Service Unit (“CSU”) and may refer the member to CSU.

Answer 1

**TEST*
Every officer (whether on-duty or while in any Department premises, property or vehicle(s)) who reasonably suspects or knows that any member has engaged in conduct prohibited by this AUC or any addenda shall immediately:
1. Prohibit on and off-duty members present at the time of discovery of any violation of this policy from leaving premises without permission of the investigating officer. If any member is permitted to leave premises during an investigation, the investigating officer shall document the reason for the release in a report to be sent to the Chief of Department via the chain of command.
2. Immediately relieve the on-duty member(s) from emergency response duty.
3. Immediately have the affected unit placed out of service.
4. Notify the administrative Battalion Chief or, if appropriate, the next superior officer.
5. Notify the Bureau of Investigations and Trials (“BITs”).
6. Document the incident in the company journal.
Duties of All Chiefs
P prohibit on duty and off duty members from leaving
R relieve on duty members
O OOS
B Batt
B Bits
E entries CJ

Question 2

Duties of All Chiefs

5. 6 Every Chief (whether on-duty or while in any Department premises, property or vehicle(s)) who reasonably suspects or knows that any member has engaged in conduct prohibited by this AUC or any addenda shall immediately:
6. Notify the Borough Command through the chain of command weekdays 0800 hours to 1600 hours or the Command Chief at all other times, i.e. nights, weekends and holidays and ensure that the affected unit has been placed out of service;
7. Ensure that all notifications required under section 5.5 have been made,(probbe and
8. Consult with Command Chief to designate an officer as the investigating officer.

Answer 2

Duties of Investigating Officer
5.7 The officer charged with investigating a suspected or known violation of this policy shall
immediately:
1. Conduct a roll call. All on-duty and off-duty members present in premises shall be part of the roll call.
2. Advise all officers and firefighters whom the investigating officer reasonably believes may be subject to charges of their right to representation before being questioned.
R roll call
A advise everyone of right who may be suspect
I investigate
T order test

If you let Anyone leave letterhead to chief of dept

Question 3

CONT

3. Following notification, conduct an investigation to ascertain which member(s) may have engaged in any conduct prohibited under this policy.
4. If the officer has reason to believe that any member(s) has violated this policy, the officer shall immediately order that such member(s) be tested for alcohol and illegal drugs. If the officer orders testing, he or she shall document the reasons for the determination in a report to the Chief of Department via the Chain of Command. If the officer determines that there is no reason to believe that this policy has been violated, he or she shall not order testing and shall document the reasons for his or her determination in a report to the Chief of Department via the Chain of Command.

*3 times report
1 let anyone go
2 order testing
3 no testing

All reports to chief of dept

Answer 3

*test**
Every member who has operated a Department vehicle that has been involved in a major accident as defined in Safety Bulletin 56. The highest ranking officer who has responded to the accident shall ensure that the testing takes place in an expeditious manner and shall coordinate such testing with the Testing Unit.
(Not bits) officer orders