HPM 9.2 Substance Abuse Testing manual Flashcards
What are the “Six C’s”?
Consistency Confirmation Collection of sample Chain of custody Control of quality Contracts
Participation in field sobriety tests, including the Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) device test, is voluntary during a criminal investigation. True or false?
True
For uniformed employees, can evidence gathered during a criminal investigation be used to support the administrative investigation?
Yes.
but not the other way around
A positive test for being under the influence (CalHR) of alcohol on duty is:
.04% BAC
A violation of Inconsistent and Incompatible Activities is:
Any detected level of alcohol
Includes odor on breath
The use of a PAS device to establish reasonable suspicion is not authorized. True or false?
True.
When interviewing an employee for possible substance abuse, what type of questions may the supervisor ask?
Medically related questions.
The Cal HR requires that each initial determination made by a supervisor be approved by the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee. For the purposes of the Department‘s substance testing program, this confirming official will be:
The first designated manager in the supervisor’s chain of command.
The role of the confirming official is the following, except:
A. Consider the facts and/or evidence and agree whether or not they support probable cause
B. Ensure accurate and proper application of the rules
C. Provide guidance and direction
D. Authorize the substance test
A. Consider the facts and/or evidence and agree whether or not they support probable cause
(Should be whether or not they support reasonable suspicion, NOT probable cause)
True or false? Urine may be used for alcohol testing.
True or false? Urine may be used for drug testing as long as the bladder is voided.
False (breath test required for alcohol)
False (urine test ok but do not allow bladder void)
If closer observation does not yield facts or evidence to support the conclusion that the employee has violated this rule, an anonymous tip alone is not sufficient to order a substance test. True or false?
True.
Employees suspected of being under the combined influence of alcohol and a drug(s) are required to submit to both a urine and breath test. True or false?
True.
The best time to collect a sample is within _________ hours of the initial observation. This gives the body time to metabolize the drug if it has just been ingested.
2 to 4 hours
How much urine must be collected for a sample?
60 ml, divided into two samples.
Since the decision to test will be based upon _____________ of substance abuse, the employee __________ not be allowed to return to duty until the test results are known to be negative. The employee should be placed on __________________ for the remainder of the shift on the day of the test or refusal to take a test.
Reasonable suspicion
Should
Dock status
Uniformed employees should be given the opportunity, under supervision, to change into civilian attire before being transported to a collection site. True or false?
True.
Employees refusing to cooperate at any stage of the collection process may be ordered to cooperate and advised that failure to do so may subject them to disciplinary action for insubordination. True or false?
False.
They shall be ordered/advised.
In those instances where criminal prosecution is contemplated, normal arrest and evidence collection procedures should be followed, including forced blood draw procedures. True or false?
True.
Under this substance abuse testing policy, what class of drugs and/or their metabolites will NOT be tested for?
LSD
An initial supply of _____ kits has been provided to each office. Commanders shall ensure the unused kits are available at all times. Test kits shall be stored in a secure location, such as a filing cabinet or locker in the ____________ office.
Two
Sergeants’
When should a uniformed employee’s duty belt and weapon be secured?
Once reasonable suspicion is approved by the confirming official.
The employee __________ be placed on dock status for the remainder of the shift on the day of the drug or alcohol test or refusal to take a test.
Should
If a peace officer is involved in a drug or alcohol (combo) influence investigation, peace officer powers will be immediately suspended along with any requests for secondary employment. Additionally, the employee will be required to immediately surrender all state property. These suspensions will remain in effect until:
The results of the test are known. A decision will be made at that time whether or not to reinstate them.
Is an employee entitled to representation during the collection of the sample?
No.
Unless specifically permitted in the MOU, an employee is not entitled to representation during the collection of the sample.
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