Procedures for “For Cause Clause Samples
Procedures for “For Cause. Testing
1. Sample collection shall be monitored in an atmosphere of privacy and dignity.
2. Sample collection shall be conducted in such a way as to ensure a tamper- proof sample. In the event a sample has been tampered with or a seal broken prior to the lab analysis, the sample shall be declared void and the employee may be immediately retested.
3. Samples collected from employees “for cause” will be booked at Evidence Property Management Division (EPMD) in a sealed Analyzed Evidence envelope (refrigerated). The investigator booking the sample will contact the Officer-In-Charge of Forensic Science Division (FSD), Toxicology Unit to request analysis.
4. The Department shall ensure that any non-sworn departmental personnel involved in the handling or testing of samples shall not have any prior felony convictions.
5. When drug influence is suspected and the sole basis of the investigation consists of reasonable suspicion, a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) who holds a supervisory rank shall administer the examination. If a DRE with supervisory rank is unavailable, the examination may be performed by a DRE of non-supervisory rank at the direction of a Department supervisor.
Procedures for “For Cause. Testing
1. Sample collection shall be monitored in an atmosphere of privacy and dignity.
2. Sample collection shall be conducted in such a way as to ensure a tamper proof sample. In the event a sample has been tampered with or a seal broken prior to the lab analysis, the sample shall be declared void and the employee may be immediately retested.
3. Samples collected from employees "for cause” will be booked at Property Division in a sealed Analyzed Evidence envelope (refrigerated). The investigator booking the sample will contact the Officer-In-Charge of Forensic Science Division (FSD), Toxicology Unit to request analysis.
4. The Department shall ensure that any non-sworn departmental personnel involved in the handling or testing of samples shall not have any prior felony convictions.
5. When drug influence is suspected and the sole basis of the investigation consists of reasonable suspicion, a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) who holds a supervisory rank shall administer the examination. If a DRE with supervisory rank is unavailable, the examination may be performed by a d Re of non-supervisory rank at the direction of a Department supervisor.