DECISION TO SCREEN FOR CAUSE. A supervisor who has probable cause to suspect an employee of substance abuse will immediately relieve the employee from his/her duties and will immediately notify the Superintendent, or the reasons he suspects substance abuse. Under no circumstances will such employee be permitted to operate a motor vehicle, equipment, or other machinery. The supervisor shall, before the end of the workday, complete and sign an “observation checklist” setting forth the facts upon which such supervisor relied. The Superintendent, will determine whether probable cause exists to warrant screening, and the determination will be based only upon reliable information as set forth in this program. If the Superintendent determines that an employee must participate in the screening process, it will be by written order. The Superintendent or the employee’s supervisor will then telephone the Medical Provider to notify it that an employee is being transported for testing.
DECISION TO SCREEN FOR CAUSE. A supervisor who has probable cause to suspect an employee of substance abuse will immediately relieve the employee from his/her duties and will immediately notify the Chief, or Acting Chief, or the reasons he suspects substance abuse. Under no circumstances will such employee be permitted to operate a motor vehicle, equipment, or other machinery or be in possession of a firearm. The supervisor shall, before the end of the shift, complete and sign an “observation checklist” setting forth the facts upon which such supervisor relied. The Chief, or Acting Chief, will determine whether probable cause exists to warrant screening, and the determination will be based only upon reliable information as set forth in this program. If the Chief or Acting Chief determines that an employee must participate in the screening process, it will be by written order. The Chief, Acting Chief, or the employee’s supervisor will then telephone the Medical Provider to notify it that an employee is being transported for testing.
DECISION TO SCREEN FOR CAUSE. A supervisor who has probable cause to suspect an employee of substance abuse will immediately relieve the employee from his/her duties and will immediately notify the Chief, or Acting Chief, or the reasons he suspects substance abuse. Under no circumstances will such employee be permitted to operate a motor vehicle, equipment, or other machinery or be in possession of a firearm. The supervisor shall, before the end of such supervisor relied. The Chief, or Acting Chief, will determine whether probable cause exists to warrant screening, and the determination will be based only upon reliable information as set forth in this program. If the Chief or Acting Chief determines that an employee must participate in the screening process, it will be by written order. Provider to notify it that an employee is being transported for testing.
DECISION TO SCREEN FOR CAUSE. A supervisor who has a reasonable suspicion of employee substance abuse will immediately relieve the employee from his/her duties and will immediately notify the Chief, or a Deputy Chief, of the reasons he/she suspects substance abuse. Under no cir- cumstances will such employee be permitted to operate a motor vehicle, equipment, or other machinery or go on Med Runs. The supervisor shall, as soon as practicable but before the end of the shift, complete and sign an "observation check list" setting forth the facts upon which such supervisor relied. The "observation check list" shall be sent in a sealed envelope directly to the Chief's Office and maintained in a separate and secured file. The Chief or a Deputy Chief will determine whether sufficient suspicion exists to warrant screening, and the determination will be based only upon reliable information as set forth in III (A)(1). If the Chief or Deputy Chief determines that an employee must participate in the screening process, it will be considered a direct order. The Chief, Deputy Chief, or the employee's supervisor, will then telephone the Medical Provider to notify it that an employee is being transported for testing.
DECISION TO SCREEN FOR CAUSE. A supervisor who has a reasonable suspicion of employee substance abuse will immediately relieve the employee from his or her duties and will immediately notify the Chief or his designee of the reasons he suspects substance abuse. Under no circumstances will such employee be permitted to operate a motor vehicle, equipment or other machinery or be in possession of a firearm. The supervisor shall, prior to the arrival of the Chief or his designee, complete and sign an “observation check list” setting forth the facts upon which such supervisor relied. The Chief or his designee will then report to the police department. The Chief or his designee will determine whether sufficient suspicion exists to warrant screening and the determination will be based only upon reliable information, as set forth in III (A)(1). If the Chief or his designee determines that an employee must participate in the screening process, it will be considered a direct order. The Chief, his designee, or the employee’s supervisor will then telephone the Medical Provider to notify it that an employee is being transported for testing.
