Substance Abuse

Question 1

Substance Abuse

Supervision

• _____ notification mandatory upon becoming aware of another member’s possible substance abuse problem and _____

Answer 1

1. Supervisory Officer
2. whenever that member’s behaviour creates a safety hazard to anyone

Question 2

For the purposes of this Procedure, substance abuse refers to the use of
i) alcohol;
ii) _____;
iii) other prescription, non prescription, or illegal drugs; or
iv) _____

in a manner that could have adverse effects on a member’s health, safety, productivity, quality of family life, or the morale and effectiveness of the Service.

Answer 2

1. cannabis
2. any other substance

Question 3

Substance Abuse

_____ or _____ shall not become involved in diagnosing a member’s problem but will provide ongoing encouragement to help the member identify and resolve the problem.

Answer 3

1. A Unit Commander
2. supervisor

Question 4

In the event that a member knows in advance that they will be taking an extended medical leave for a period longer than _____, the member shall advise their Unit Commander and return their use of force equipment directly to the Toronto Police College – Armament Section.

Answer 4

1. ninety (90) consecutive days

Question 5

Substance Abuse - Member

1. When voluntarily seeking help for a substance abuse problem shall
   ‒ seek assistance from one or more of, but not limited to
   ‒ Wellness – Medical Advisory Services (MAS),
   ‒ peers,
   ‒ referral agents,
   ‒ _____,
   ‒ the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), or
   ‒ community-based services
   ‒ _____

Answer 5

1. supervisors
2. make every effort to resolve the problem

Question 6

Substance Abuse - Member

5. Upon becoming aware of another member’s possible substance abuse problem shall
   * encourage the member to seek assistance voluntarily before work performance or safety is affected
   * give immediate assistance, if required, and intervene by _____ whenever a member’s behaviour creates a _____
   * follow up, if required, to provide the member with proper support and encouragement to resolve the problem

Answer 6

1. notifying a supervisor
2. safety hazard for anyone

Question 7

Substance Abuse - 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 MAS and EFAP
   * follow up, if required, to provide _____

Answer 7

1. the member with appropriate support and encouragement to resolve the problem

Question 8

Substance Abuse - Supervisor

7. Upon becoming aware of a member who exhibits work performance concerns that may be related to substance abuse shall
   * determine if there are _____
   * discuss _____
   * encourage the _____
   * 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 _____

Answer 8

1. any immediate fitness for duty or safety concerns
2. performance concerns and expectations with the member
3. member to seek assistance, where appropriate
4. heightened performance monitoring and management

Question 9

Substance Abuse - Officer in Charge

11. When it is determined that there are fitness for duty or safety concerns shall
    * ensure the member is _____, 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 _____, if required
    * commence an immediate investigation
    * _____
    * comply with Procedures 08–02, 08–03, or 08–04, if applicable
    * comply with the applicable procedures in Chapter 13

Answer 9

1. given immediate medical treatment
2. Unit Commander
3. given immediate medical treatment
4. initiate the appropriate action depending on the circumstances (e.g. documentation, charges, suspension, etc.)

Question 10

The Toronto Police Service (Service) would like to prevent the occurrence of substance abuse by its members. However, it is recognized that substance abuse problems do occur and need to be addressed _____ and _____.

Answer 10

1. responsibly by management, members