HPM 9.2 - Substance Testing

Question 1

For a substance test to be effective, each
supervisor must ensure the following steps are adhered to:

Answer 1

(1) Reasonable suspicion is supported by proper documentation.
(2) The sample is properly collected.
(3) The chain of custody is maintained.
(4) The employee’s rights are not violated.

• Ch 1, p 3

Question 2

In the area of substance abuse, even if there is no indication of negligent supervision, the Department could still be held liable. (True or False)

Answer 2

True

• Ch 1, p 4

Question 3

The state’s substance testing policy requires the involvement of specified managers in ____ substance tests, as a confirming official, before any sample can be collected.

Answer 3

All

• Ch 1, p 4

Question 4

Before any sample is obtained, the supervisor’s foundation
for ________ ________ must be approved by a specified departmental manager (LT or above).

Answer 4

Reasonable suspicion

• Ch 1, p 4

Question 5

Before any action can be taken against an employee for substance abuse, a sample must be properly collected and
analyzed ____________________.

Answer 5

Properly collected and
analyzed.

• Ch 1, p 5

Question 6

When an MOU conflicts with the Department of Personnel Administration rules, the _______ shall take precedence.

Answer 6

MOU

Question 7

Only employees serving in _______ ______ shall be
subject to substance testing.

Answer 7

Sensitive positions

• Ch 3, p 4

Question 8

Sensitive Positions include, but are not limited to:

Answer 8

Officers, cadets, mechanics, auto techs, comm vehicle inspectors, dispatchers, gunsmith, school bus coordinator..

Question 9

Reasonable suspicion is the good faith belief based on:

Answer 9

(1) Specific articulable facts or evidence that an employee may have violated
the substance abuse policy; and…
(2) Substance testing could reveal evidence in support of a violation.

• Ch 6, p 3

Question 10

If the Substance Abuse Investigation Interview is conducted, the supervisor should keep in mind the employee’s rights under
POBR. Only those questions pertaining to _______________ should be asked.

Answer 10

The employee’s possible need for medical attention.

Do NOT ask questions regarding possible addiction/treatment.

• Ch 6

Question 11

In no event shall the confirming official be the suspected employee’s immediate supervisor or the person who made the initial
observation leading to reasonable suspicion. (True or False)

Answer 11

True

• Ch 6, p 7

Question 12

All alcohol testing will be conducted using a ________.

Answer 12

Breath machine testing

• Ch 7, p 3

Question 13

All drug testing will be conducted via ______.

Answer 13

Urine testing

• Ch 7, p 3

Question 14

The best time to collect a sample is within ____ to ____ hours of the initial observation.

Answer 14

Two to Four hours

• Ch 7, p 4

Question 15

Ensure the urine sample is at least _______ (or approximately ____ fluid ounces).

Answer 15

At least 60 milliliters (or approximately two fluid ounces)

(to be split into two containers after collected)

• Ch 7, p 5

Question 16

Employees who refuse to cooperate at any stage of the collection process ____ be ordered to cooperate and advised that failure to do so may ________________________.

Answer 16

Shall,
Refusal may subject them to disciplinary action for insubordination.

• Ch 7, p 6

Question 17

Commanders shall ensure ____ unused testing kits are available at all times.

Answer 17

Two

• Ch 7, p 10

Question 18

After providing a urine sample, the employee _________ be given a memorandum explaining both the supervisor’s role and the employee’s rights relative to substance testing.

(a) May
(b) Should
(c) Shall

Answer 18

(c) Shall

• Ch 8, p 5

Question 19

The Commissioner has extended POBR protections to all members of the Department, except ________.

Answer 19

Except cadets

• Ch 8, p 6

Question 20

Negative substance test, results _______ not be included in the employee’s personnel
file.

(a) May
(b) Should
(c) Shall

Answer 20

(b) Should not

(Under no circumstances will the CHP 202X indicating a
negative test result be retained in the employee’s personnel field folder)

Question 21

Positive Test result information
will be maintained for a period of ______ years. (AA)

Answer 21

Five

• Ch 10, p 4

Question 22

The supervisor who made the initial determination of reasonable suspicion must prepare a Reasonable Suspicion Report using the CHP 202X. Should be completed within ___ hours.

Answer 22

48 hours

(After completing the report, supervisor must sign and submit it to the manager who approved the substance test.)

• Ch 11, p 3

Question 23

If the substance results are positive, include in the Request for ______ ______. If negative results, forward to ______.

Answer 23

Adverse Action, OIA

• Ch 11