General Policy Regarding Drugs and Alcohol. The use of illegal drugs and the abuse of alcohol by bargaining unit members present unacceptable risks to the safety and well-being of other employees and the public, invite accidents and injuries, and reduce productivity. In addition, such conduct violates the reasonable expectations of the public that the employees who serve and protect them obey the law and be fit and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. In the interest of employing persons who are fit and capable of performing their jobs, and for the safety and well-being of employees and residents, the City has established a program that will allow the City to take the necessary steps, including drug and/or alcohol testing, to implement a general policy regarding drugs and alcohol. The City of Galesburg and its Police Department have the responsibility to provide a safe work environment. In addition, they have a paramount interest in protecting the public by ensuring that their employees are physically and emotionally fit to perform their jobs while on duty. For these reasons, the abuse of alcohol substances by bargaining unit members is strictly prohibited on duty and, to the extent that such abuse constitutes conduct unbecoming an officer or adversely affects on-duty behavior or job performance, off duty. Violation of these policies will result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
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