08-05 Substance Abuse

Question 1

Supervision
 Supervisory Officer ——— mandatory upon becoming aware of another member’s possible substance abuse problem and whenever that member’s behaviour creates a ——— to anyone

Answer 1

notification
safety hazard

Question 2

substance abuse refers to the use of

i) alcohol;
ii) c——–;
iii) other prescription, non-prescription, or —– drugs; or
iv) any other substance

in a manner that could have —— effects on a member’s health, safety, productivity, q———-, or the m——– and effectiveness of the Service.

Answer 2

cannabis
illegal
adverse
quality of family life
morale

Question 3

Members shall not engage in

i) the illegal use or possession of any of the substances listed in Schedules I, II, III and IV of the ————-
ii) the use of any other substance, not named in the schedules of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, to the extent that the said substance may have an —— effect on the performance of their duties as a member of the Service

iii) the ———- of any alcoholic beverage or cannabis contrary to ———-

Answer 3

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
adverse
consumption
Service Governance

Question 4

A Unit Commander or supervisor shall not become involved in ——— a member’s problem but will provide ongoing encouragement to help the member identify and resolve the problem.

Answer 4

diagnosing

Question 5

Member
1. When voluntarily seeking help for a substance abuse problem shall

 seek assistance from one or more of, but not limited to
 ——— – Medical Advisory Services (MAS),
 p——,
 r——- agents,
 s———
 the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), or
 c———-based services
 make every effort to ———– the problem

2. When treatment requires restricted duties or use of Service income replacement benefits shall
    comply with Procedures 08–02 or 08–03, if applicable
    notify ——–
    comply with the instructions given by the Medical Advisor or designate
3. When directed to attend MAS for a fitness for duty assessment shall
    ——— as directed
    comply with the recommendations of the Medical Advisor or designate

Answer 5

Wellness
peers
referral
supervisors
community
resolve
MAS
attend

Question 6

Member

4. When on a leave of absence for a period longer than ninety —————– days shall, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police, return to their ———- all of their Service issued ——– equipment.
    The surrender of Service issued uniform and equipment is an —————– function. Members
   shall continue to comply with the Police Services Act and all Service Governance. A member is
   an employee of the Service until r———n, r———–t, t———–n or d———–.
    In the event that a member knows in advance that they will be taking an ————- medical leave for a period longer than ninety (90) consecutive days, the member shall advise their ————- and return their use of force equipment directly to the ———————
5. Upon becoming aware of another member’s possible substance abuse problem shall
    encourage the member to seek assistance ———-before work performance or safety is affected
    give immediate assistance, if required, and intervene by notifying a ————– whenever a member’s behaviour
   creates a safety hazard for anyone
    ———, if required, to provide the member with proper support and encouragement to resolve the problem

Answer 6

(90) consecutive
Unit Commander
use of force
administrative
resignation, retirement, termination or death.
extended
Unit Commander
Toronto Police College – Armament Section.
voluntarily
supervisor
follow up

Question 7

Supervisor

6. When approached by a member who voluntarily seeks help for a substance abuse problem where work performance or safety is NOT affected shall
    advise the member of options available for assistance, including ——– and ——–
    follow up, if required, to provide the member with appropriate support and encouragement to resolve the problem
7. Upon becoming aware of a member who exhibits work performance concerns that MAY be related to substance abuse shall
    determine if there are any immediate ———– or safety concerns
    ———— performance concerns and expectations with the member
    encourage the member to seek assistance, where appropriate
    advise the member of options available for assistance including MAS and EFAP
    follow up, if required, to provide the member with proper support and encouragement to resolve the problem
    provide ———— performance monitoring and management
8. When in receipt of a TPS 649 and/or a MED 1 containing recommendations from MAS shall
    ensure compliance with the restrictions
    ensure the duties assigned to the member comply with the direction contained within
    report any deviation by the member to their ————-and their ———– on a TPS ——

Answer 7

MAS and EFAP
fitness for duty
discuss
heightened
Officer in Charge
Unit Commander
649

Question 8

Officer in Charge/Designate

9. When approached by a member who voluntarily seeks help for a substance abuse problem, where work performance or safety is not affected shall comply with item 6.

10.Upon becoming aware of a member who exhibits work performance concerns that may be related to substance abuse
shall comply with item 7.

11.When it is determined that there ARE fitness for duty or safety concerns shall
 ensure the member is given immediate ————, if required
 immediately notify the ———– of the circumstances on a TPS 649

12.When observing that a member is unfit for duty shall

 ensure the member is given immediate medical treatment, if required
 commence an immediate ————-
 ——– the appropriate action depending on the circumstances (e.g. documentation, charges, suspension, etc.)
 comply with Procedures 08–02, 08–03, or 08–04, if applicable
 comply with the applicable procedures in Chapter 13

13.When in receipt of a TPS 649 and/or a MED 1 containing recommendations from MAS shall
 follow up with the member to ensure compliance
 give a copy to the member’s immediate ————

14.When directed to ——— Service issued uniform and equipment which a member has surrendered and/or returned shall

 store memorandum books in compliance with Procedure 13–17, when applicable
 forward the eToken, when applicable
 via internal mail to the attention of “————-” for Units within Headquarters, or
 ———– token in the spare pool for reconfiguration and use by another member for Units outside of
Headquarters
 return to the ————— Section all Service issued use of force equipment, when applicable
 deliver any applicable Service issued uniform and equipment to ————————

Answer 8

medical treatment
Unit Commander
investigation
initiate
supervisor
retrieve
Token Administration, 5th Floor, IOSS
retain
Toronto Police College – Armament
Fleet and Materials Management (FLT)