Directive 6.5 Impairment & drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel,,

Question 1

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, When a supervisor or commander, believes that reasonable suspicion exists requiring a physical examination ( including a urinalysis and hair sampling ). They will do the following

Answer 1

1. Prepare a revised Employee impairment Report (8-S
   
   • 55)
2. Retain the employees weapon
3. Consult with a higher ranking supervisor.
   (NOTE) : we do not Transport the employee to employee medical services

Question 2

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, Disciplinary action up to and including dismissal will be taken for the use of a prescription drug ( controlled or Non-controlled) which was prescribed for the officer by a licensed medical practitioner. True or False ?

Answer 2

FALSE: Disciplinary action up to and including dismissal will be taken for the use of a prescription drug ( controlled or Non-controlled) which “ WAS NOT” prescribed for the officer by a licensed medical practitioner.

Question 3

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel,, Routine Physical examinations may be administered by the department under the following conditions :

Answer 3

1. Returned after a medical leave
   2.Reinstatement from any leave of absence or
   separation from the department, including military
   leave of more than 15 working days in a consecutive
   period.
2. Promotional
3. Routine physical after - Return from extending sick
   leave of TEN (10) or more consecutive days

Question 4

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, An officer , whether indirectly or accidentally exposed to controlled substance will immediately submit a memorandum detailing the incident to their commanding officer True or False?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, Hair samples will only be extracted from the scalp True or false ?

Answer 5

FALSE: Hair sample will be extracted primary from the scalp. However, in the event that a necessary amount of specimen cannot be extracted, hair sample may be taken from an alternate site on the body, such as arms or armpits, legs , chest.

Question 6

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, Impaired officer-taking official police action - sent for breathalyzer- A supervisor from AID must be on location and observe the actual breathalyzer examination and verify the results True or false ?

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, Any indication , of any illicit or illegal drug will result in dismissal True or False ?

Answer 7

FALSE : Cut off levels will be established for each drug or drug metabolite to indicate what is considered a positive result by the contracted laboratory.

Question 8

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, Officers who have tested positive for drugs will have the option of a reconfirmation test True or False.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, For applicant drug testing and reasonable suspicion, a urinalysis and hair test will be conducted True or False ?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, Sworn personnel who attempt to report off after they have been notified to appear will be escorted by IAD personnel to an appropriate medical facility for an immediate physical examination and drug test True or False ?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, under the system , it is possible that a member of the Department may be randomly tested for than _____ a year.

Answer 11

More than once a year

Question 12

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, Sworn personnel shall not be required to undergo a physical as part of this test with the exception of personnel who attempt to report off after they have been notified to appear True or False

Answer 12

True

Question 13

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, Disciplinary action of dismissal will be taken against a member a member of the Department under the following conditions :

Answer 13

1. A urinalysis and /or hair test indicates a positive result
2. Refusal of a direct order to submit to a drug test.
3. Any attempt to alter , taint , or impair the validity of a drug test.

Question 14

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, Is the smell of alcohol a dismissible offense ?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, What ? is needed to justify a reasonable belief that a drug test will produce evidence of illegal and / or abusive use of drugs

Answer 15

Reasonable suspicion

Question 16

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, Drug test shall be a part of the requirement of a __________?

Answer 16

Routine Physical examination

Question 17

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, Sworn personnel are ordered to provide a urine and /or hair sample as directed for a drug test under the following circumstances: ?

Answer 17

When an officers actions , appearance , or demeanor indicates a reasonable suspicion that they have used drugs illegally or improperly

Question 18

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, In all cases where a breathalyzer examination is required , the officer will be transported where first ?

Answer 18

The Accident investigation Unit

Question 19

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, Should an officer have questions or concerns about over the counter medications, the officer should ________?

Answer 19

Contact their doctor pharmacist or Employee Medical service.

Question 20

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, When an impaired OFF-Duty officer takes police action who will transport the officer to AID for a breathalyzer test ?

Answer 20

District commander / CIB

Question 21

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, According to the 2014-2017 Contact Award mandatory periodic testing will be instituted for all personnel currently assigned to the Narcotics Bureau , forensic lab and evidence unit This testing may occur up to ____? per calendar year for all affected personnel

Answer 21

Two times per year

Question 22

According to Directive 6.5 Impairment and drug Testing of Department Sworn Personnel, When a member is on duty or is off duty but has taken some official police action and is suspected by police personnel of being intoxicated or otherwise impaired , the duty lieutenant or in his absence the Sergeant will ?

Answer 22

1. Relieve the officer of service weapon
2. Notify IAD
3. Prohibit member from eating , drinking or smoking