Policy Text
Policy Delano Police Department
1006 Delano PD Policy Manual
Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace
1006.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish clear and uniform guidelines regarding drugs and alcohol
in the workplace.
1006.2 POLICY
It is the policy of this department to provide a drug- and alcohol-free workplace for all members.
1006.2.1 USE OF PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS
Any employee who is required to take any medication with side effects which might impair his/her
ability to fully and safely perform all requirements of the position shall report the need for such
medication to the immediate supervisor prior to commencing any on-duty status. No employee
shall be permitted to work or drive a department-owned or department-leased vehicle while taking
such potentially impairing medication without a written release from his/her physician.
Possession of medical marijuana or being under the influence of marijuana on- or off-duty is
prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action.
1006.3 GENERAL GUIDELINES
Alcohol and drug use in the workplace or on department time can endanger the health and safety
of department members and the public. Such use shall not be tolerated (41 USC § 8103).
Members who have consumed an amount of an alcoholic beverage or taken any medication, or
combination thereof, that would tend to adversely affect their mental or physical abilities shall not
report for duty. Affected members shall notify the Watch Commander or appropriate supervisor
as soon as the member is aware that he/she will not be able to report to work. If the member is
unable to make the notification, every effort should be made to have a representative contact the
supervisor in a timely manner. If the member is adversely affected while on-duty, he/she shall be
immediately removed and released from work (see Work Restrictions in this policy).
1006.3.1 USE OF MEDICATIONS
Members should avoid taking any medications that will impair their ability to safely and completely
perform their duties. Any member who is medically required or has a need to take any such
medication shall report that need to his/her immediate supervisor prior to commencing any on-
duty status.
No member shall be permitted to work or drive a vehicle owned or leased by the Department while
taking any medication that has the potential to impair his/her abilities, without a written release
from his/her physician.
1006.3.2 USE OF MARIJUANA
Possession of marijuana, including medical marijuana, or being under the influence of marijuana
on- or off-duty is prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action.
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