Substance abuse

Question 1

Member
When voluntarily seeking help for a substance abuse problem shall
 seek assistance from one or more of, but not limited to


Answer 1

Wellness – Medical Advisory Services (MAS),
 peers,
 referral agents,
 supervisors,
 the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), or
 community-based services
 make every effort to resolve the problem

When treatment requires restricted duties or use of Service income replacement benefits shall
 comply with Procedures 08–02 or 08–03, if applicable
 notify MAS
 comply with the instructions given by the Medical Advisor or designate
When directed to attend MAS for a fitness for duty assessment shall
 attend as directed
 comply with the recommendations of the Medical Advisor or designate
When on a leave of absence for a period longer than 90 consecutive days shall, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of
Police, return to their Unit Commander all of their Service issued use of force equipment.
- The surrender of Service issued uniform and equipment is an administrative function. Members shall continue to
comply with the Police Services Act and all Service Governance. A member is an employee of the Service until
resignation, retirement, termination or death.
- In the event that a member knows in advance that they will be taking an extended medical leave for a period longer
than 90 consecutive days, the member shall advise their Unit Commander and return their use of force equipment
directly to the Toronto Police College – Armament Section.
Upon becoming aware of another member’s possible substanc

Question 2

Supervisor
When approached by a member who voluntarily seeks help for a substance abuse problem where work performance or
safety is not affected shall

Answer 2

 advise the member of options available for assistance, including MAS and EFAP

 follow up, if required, to provide the member with appropriate support and encouragement to resolve the problem
Upon becoming aware of a member who exhibits work performance concerns that may be related to substance abuse shall

 determine if there are any immediate fitness for duty or safety concerns

 discuss performance concerns and expectations with the member

 encourage the member to seek assistance, where appropriate

 advise the member of options available for assistance including MAS and EFAP

 follow up, if required, to provide the member with proper support and encouragement to resolve the problem

 provide heightened performance monitoring and management
When in receipt of a TPS 649 and/or a MED 1 containing recommendations from MAS shall

 ensure compliance with the restrictions

 ensure the duties assigned to the member comply with the direction contained within

 report any deviation by the member to their Officer in Charge and their Unit Commander on a TPS 649