Common use of Drug and Alcohol Use Clause in Contracts

Drug and Alcohol Use. Employees shall not possess, use or sell controlled substances or alcoholic beverages while on duty. Possession shall include, but not be limited to, concealment or storage in a locker, Town vehicle, or other places accessible to the employee during working hours, but shall not apply to alcohol or controlled substances confiscated for law enforcement purposes and handled in accordance with the Department’s standard operating procedures. Employees shall not report to work or attempt to work while under the influence of controlled substances or alcoholic beverages. Employees shall not report to work or attempt to work while suffering from the effects of exceeding the prescribed or directed usage or otherwise abusing prescription or over‐the‐counter drugs or medications. The Chief may enforce this policy by requiring employees to submit to drug and alcohol tests (including, but not limited to, providing urine and blood samples) and/or by conducting searches of employees and their personal belongings and vehicles. The Chief may authorize drug and alcohol tests on a random basis, but searches of lockers or personal vehicles shall be authorized only when the Chief has probable cause to believe that the employee is concealing controlled substances or alcohol in the area to be searched. Failure to comply with this policy or to cooperate with the Chief in the administration of this policy shall lead to disciplinary action or termination. Any drug tests administered under this policy shall comply with U.S. Department of Transportation procedures. In the event that a urine or blood test proves positive for alcohol and/or prescription drug use, the employee shall be referred for professional treatment as specified by the Chief. Failure to comply with said Program and direction may result in disciplinary action. All costs of random and initial testing are to be borne by the Town of Auburn. Prior to implementation of said policy, the Standard Operating Procedures of the Auburn Police Department must state the standards and criteria of said policy, including the laboratory to be utilized and all safety precautions to include confidentiality. The Union must be involved in all phases of development of said procedure.

Drug and Alcohol Use. Employees shall not possess, use or sell controlled substances or alcoholic beverages while on duty. Possession shall include, but not be limited to, concealment or storage in a locker, Town vehicle, or other places accessible to the employee during working hours, but shall not apply to alcohol or controlled substances confiscated for law enforcement purposes and handled in accordance with the Department’s standard operating procedures. Employees shall not report to work or attempt to work while under the influence of controlled substances or alcoholic beverages. Employees shall not report to work or attempt to work while suffering from the effects of exceeding the prescribed or directed usage or otherwise abusing prescription or over‐the‐counter over-the-counter drugs or medications. The Chief may enforce this policy by requiring employees to submit to drug and alcohol tests (including, but not limited to, providing urine and blood samples) and/or by conducting searches of employees and their personal belongings and vehicles. The Chief may authorize drug and alcohol tests on a random basis, but searches of lockers or personal vehicles shall be authorized only when the Chief has probable cause to believe that the employee is concealing controlled substances or alcohol in the area to be searched. Failure to comply with this policy or to cooperate with the Chief in the administration of this policy shall lead to disciplinary action or termination. Any drug tests administered under this policy shall comply with U.S. Department of Transportation procedures. In the event that a urine or blood test proves positive for alcohol and/or prescription drug use, the employee shall be referred for professional treatment as specified by the Chief. Failure to comply with said Program and direction may result in disciplinary action. All costs of random and initial testing are to be borne by the Town of Auburn. Prior to implementation of said policy, the Standard Operating Procedures of the Auburn Police Department must state the standards and criteria of said policy, including the laboratory to be utilized and all safety precautions to include confidentiality. The Union must be involved in all phases of development of said procedure.