09.2 Substance abuse

Question 0

What are the stages for a substance test to be effective that a supervisor must ensure are followed..

Answer 0

Reasonable suspicion supported by documentation
Sample properly collected
Chain of custody
POBR / employee rights not violated

Question 1

Who is the main line of defense in maintaining a drug free work place

Answer 1

Supervisors

Question 2

Who ,it’s be contacted prior to collection of samples

Answer 2

Confirming official

Question 3

Before any auction for substance abuse can be taken a sample must be properly collected
T or f

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fourth Amendment covers

Answer 4

Search and seizure

Question 5

Fifth Amendment covers

Answer 5

Self incrimination

Question 6

Fourteenth amendment covers

Answer 6

Due process

Question 7

What are the common reasons claims are made due process was denied ?

Answer 7

Lack of advanced notice
No advisement of consequences
Inadequate opportunity to respond to charges
Lack of opportunity to challenge test or order additional test to compare
Failure to establish impairment or job relatedness of the test

Question 8

An employee found to have violated the substance abuse policy may be required to submit to periodic testing for up-to 6mo, year, 1 1/2 year or 2 years

Answer 8

1year

Question 9

An MOU can supersede DPA rules if a conflict exists MOU is controlling…

Answer 9

MOU is controlling supervisor should be familiar with the MOU

Question 10

If employee voluntarily submits to a test the supervisor should ensure the employee provides documentation indicating test with signature and date the documentation shall be maintained in the field folder for 12,18 or 24 months

Answer 10

12 months

Question 11

What are the 14 sensitive positions

Answer 11

All peace officers. Gunsmith
Cadets Heavy truck driver
Auto tech. Lead auto mechanic
Auto tech series. Lead motorcycle mechanic
CVIS I and II. Motor carrier spec I & II
Dispatchers I & II. Motorcycle mech
Dispatch super I &II. School bus trans safety coordinator

Question 12

When are uniformed personnel apprised they are in a sensitive position and how long is document retained

Answer 12

At the academy as cadet for length of employment

Question 13

Are non-sensitive subject to mandatory testing..

Answer 13

No they may give voluntarily but cannot be compelled or ordered to give a test.

Question 14

It is essential that Reasonable be based up what 3 things;

Answer 14

Articulable facts
Close observations
Good faith

Question 15

Reasonable suspicion is the good faith belief based on what 2 things

Answer 15

articulable facts or evidence an employee may have violated sub abuse policy
Substance testing could reveal evidence of the violation

Question 16

Reasonable suspicion must be based on what

Answer 16

Specific identifiable facts and /or evidence

Question 17

The reasonable suspicion report must be completed within 24, 48 or 72 hours

Answer 17

48

Question 18

Evidence gathered during administrative investigation can or can not be used in a criminal investigation?

Answer 18

Can Noy

Question 19

Evidence gathered during a criminal investigation can or can not be used for an administrative investigation.

Answer 19

Can

Question 20

What amount is considered a positive test too intoxicated to drive…

Answer 20

.04

Question 21

What test methods is primarily used for alcohol and drugs?

Answer 21

Alcohol Breath drugs urine

Question 22

How much urine should be collected, 50, 60, 90, or 100 ml

Answer 22

60 ml

Question 23

Positive test results samples are retained for 1 year and indefinitely if challenged..
T or F

Answer 23

True

Question 24

How many samples must be attained for unit 5 employees 1, 2, or 3

Answer 24

2

Question 25

To identify the specimen you label it with employee name ad I.D.

Answer 25

ID only

Question 26

Where does breath and urine sample go after testing

Answer 26

Blood DPA approved courier breath staple to reasonable suspicion report

Question 27

Reasonable suspicion report completed and a copy provided to employee with in 24,48 or 72 hours

Answer 27

48

Question 28

What are the primary concerns as a supervisor conducting the test.. 4

Answer 28

Safety of employee Potential disciplinary action up to and including dismissal Proper enforcement of state substance abuse rules Employee rights

Question 29

What happens to employee after completion of test...

Answer 29

Breath= Dock status remainder of shift return to full duty next working day Blood dock remainder of shift then admin time of until test results are in approved through asst. commissioner

Question 30

After test results memorandum should, may, shall be completed explaining supervisions roll and employee's rights , and explaining EAP.

Answer 30

Shall

Question 31

When are employees allowed representation during a substance abuse case...

Answer 31

During an interrogation

Question 32

Prostive test and reasonable suspicion report retained 3, 5, 7 10

Answer 32

5 years

Question 33

What form is the reasonable suspicion report done on and how shall it be marked

Answer 33

202 confidential 48hrs

Question 34

Governor Deukmejian issued anExecutive Order D-58-86 (Annex 3-A) on September 24, 1984, 1985, 1986, to establish a substance testing policy to combat the effects of substance abuse in the state workplace

Answer 34

1986

Question 35

For the substance test to be effective, each supervisor must ensure that: .

Answer 35

a) Reasonable suspicion is supported by proper documentation; (b) The sample is properly collected; (c) The chain of custody is maintained; and (d) The employee's rights are not violated

Question 36

``` The following elements are critical if the program is to be successful: C C C C C C ```

Answer 36

``` Consistency Confirmation Collection of sample Chain of custody Control of quality Contracts ```

Question 37

Employees suspected of being under the combined influence of alcohol and a drug(s) are required to submit to both a urine and breath test or urine test only?

Answer 37

Both test are required

Question 38

substance testing experts believe the best time to collect a sample is within 1-2, 2-4, or 4-6 hours from initial contact..

Answer 38

2-4

Question 39

If a peace officer is involved(suspected substance abuse), his/her peace officer powers will be immediately suspended along with any requests for secondary employment. True or false...

Answer 39

True

Question 40

The sample collection process may, should, or shall include an opportunity for the employee to provide information (Memo) about factors other than illegal substance use, such as taking legally prescribed medication, that could cause a positive test result.

Answer 40

Shall