Rule 111 Substance Abuse Policy

Question 1

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are both important aspects of the substance abuse policy.
A) Treatment and Punishment.
B) Treatment and Discipline.
C) Awareness and Treatment.
D) Treatment and abstinence.

Answer 1

B) Treatment and Discipline.

Rule 111. S1.

Question 2

T/F The Boston Police Department emphasis treatment and counseling rather than just discipline in many cases.

Answer 2

True. Rule 111

Question 3

According to the substance abuse policy: a person is deemed under the influence of alcohol if they have BAC of
A) 0.00
B) 0.02
C) 0.04
D )0.08

Answer 3

C) 0.04. Rule 111

Question 4

Sworn personnel will be tested for drug and or alcohol use when a supervisor has
A) Reasonable suspicion.
B) Probable Cause.
C) ONLY annually.
D) at any time at the discretion of the supervisor.

Answer 4

A) Reasonable suspicion.

Rule 111 SECTION testing.

Question 5

Sworn personnel referred by the Department to treatment and who undergo any form of treatment  for substance abuse  will be subjected to unannounced testing for a period of
A) 12 months.
B) 24 Months.
C) 36 Months. 
D) 48 Months.

Answer 5

C) 36 months.

Rule 111 Section V testing .

Question 6

T/F sworn personnel may refuse a drug test at a time of a promotion without fear of disciplinary action .

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

Sworn personnel who test positive for alcohol and/or illegally used drugs shall be subject to disciplinary procedures up to and including termination.  However, the first time an Officer tests positive for alcohol and/or illegally used drugs, the Officer shall be offered and the Officer shall sign  a 
A) Treatment agreement
B) Rehabilitation Agreement 
C) Substance abuse violation agreement
D) Automatic suspension agreement

Answer 7

B) Rehabilitation agreement. Rule 111

Question 8

A record of the original disciplinary action as well as successful completion of rehabilitation, shall remain in the Officers 
A) Permanent record file
B) District record file 
C) Medical Personnel File
D) All of the above.

Answer 8

C) Medical Personnel File. Rule 111. Section VII.

Question 9

T/F All supervisors involved in the decision making process to determine whether they suspect an employee is under the influence of alcohol and/or illegally used drugs; will have received training in the identification of actions, appearances and conduct which are indicative of the use of alcohol/ and or drugs

Answer 9

True Rule 111. Appendix A