Probable Cause. An employee may be tested once after a determination by the Chief that there is probable cause to test the employee. Probable cause is a belief based on objective facts sufficient to lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that an employee is using or under the influence of drugs so that the employee's ability to perform his/her duties is impaired. Probable cause shall be based upon information consisting of objective facts obtained by the department and the rational inferences which may be drawn from those facts. The information, the degree to corroboration, the results of the investigation or injury and/or other factors shall be weighted in determining the presence or absence of probable cause.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Probable Cause. An employee may be tested once after a determination by the Chief that there is probable cause to test the employee. Probable cause is a belief based on objective facts sufficient to lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that an employee is using or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol so that the employee's ability to perform his/her duties is impaired. Probable cause shall be based upon information consisting of objective facts obtained by the department and the rational inferences which may be drawn from those facts. The information, the degree to corroboration, the results of the investigation or injury and/or other factors shall be weighted in determining the presence or absence of probable cause.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Probable Cause. An employee may be tested once after a determination by the Chief that there is probable cause to test the employee. Probable cause is a belief based on objective facts sufficient to lead a reasonably prudent person to suspect that an employee is using or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol so that the employee's ability to perform his/her their duties is impaired. Probable cause shall be based upon information consisting of objective facts obtained by the department and the rational inferences which may be drawn from those facts. The information, the degree to corroboration, the results of the investigation or injury and/or other factors shall be weighted in determining the presence or absence of probable cause.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement