Drug Testing

Question 1

Positive breath test

Answer 1

Wait 20mins and get them to do it again

After that contact your manager for advice on action taken

Question 2

Prisoner refuses to give a sample

Answer 2

Treated as a fail and subsequent positive reading

Question 3

Operating alco meter

Answer 3

Ready check - hold down read button until 000 is displayed
Set - press set to lock device ready for sampling
Attach mouthpiece
Give the prisoner instructions
Observe the reading
Discard mouthpiece
Reset and wait

Question 4

Urine analysis

Answer 4

Random or targeted to detect and manage unauthorised substance use

Question 5

Refusal to provide urine sample

Answer 5

Treated as a positive test and incident report is created

Question 6

Positive urine test

Answer 6

Forwarded to the lab for further testing
Prisoner must be notified of the result
Commence breach process and implement a risk management strategy for the prisoner
On the list for targeted drug testing

Question 7

Factors that can affect a true alco reading

Answer 7

Using mouthwash or vinegar may produce a positive result