Use of Intoxicants

Question 1

Employees shall not:

Answer 1

a. Consume any alcoholic beverage regardless of assignment (plainclothes or uniform) while on duty (see section 3).
b. Consume any alcoholic beverage or intoxicant while wearing an official uniform or a special assignment uniform while off duty.
c. Be intoxicated off duty in public view while wearing the official uniform or a special assignment uniform.
d. Use an intoxicant to such an extent they become unfit to report for or remain on duty.
e. Bring an alcoholic beverage into any police facility (unless it has been confiscated for destruction or evidence, or is intended to be used as a prop for undercover operations).
f. Allow an alcoholic beverage container in any City vehicle (unless it is being confiscated for destruction or evidence, or is being used or transported as a prop for undercover operations).
g. Purchase an alcoholic beverage while wearing an official uniform or a special assignment uniform.
h. Purchase an alcoholic beverage while on duty unless it is intended to be used as a prop for undercover operations.
i. Enter or visit an alcoholic beverage establishment while wearing an official uniform or a special assignment uniform or while on duty unless:
1. The purpose of the visit is to perform official duties (See General Order 600-24, Coordination of Specialized Investigations and Surveillance).
2. The employees are currently working approved extra employment at that location (see General Order 300-14, Extra Employment).

Question 2

Officers shall not _______ while under the influence of intoxicants whether on or off duty.

Answer 2

exercise police authority