Policy Text
\n\n--- Page 1 ---\n\nFORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER 2.6
TITLE: Drug Free Workplace / Drug Testing Program
INDEXING: Drug Testing Program, Drug Screen, Random Drug Testing, Substance Abuse, Drug Free
Workplace
ISSUED: 07/07/09 REVISED: 11/8/2019 RESCINDS: 07/07/2009
C.A.L.E.A. STANDARDS: N/A PAGES: 1
PURPOSE
The Fort Myers Police Department has a legal responsibility and management obligation to ensure a safe
work environment, protection of public trust, and the integrity of the police department. Furthermore, it
has a paramount interest in protecting the public by ensuring that its members have the physical stamina
and emotional stability to perform their assigned duties. A requirement for employment is that a person is
free from drug dependence, illegal drug use, or drug abuse.
SCOPE
These procedures shall apply to all Fort Myers Police Department personnel.
POLICY
The Fort Myers Police Department and the City has a vital interest in maintaining a safe, healthy, and
efficient working environment for all employees and other individuals in the workplace. Employees
impaired by alcohol or other drugs during working hours may pose safety and health risks, not only to
themselves, but to others. The City has established a substance abuse and drug-free workplace policy
that balances the City’s respect for individuals with the need to maintain an alcohol and drug-free
environment. This comprehensive policy is found in a separate document called the City of Fort Myers
Drug-Free Workplace Policy. All employees are required to review, acknowledge, and abide by that
policy.
References:
City of Fort Myers Drug-Free Workplace Policy: https://powerdms.com/link/IDS/document/?id=1790276
APPROVED:
[Electronic Signature on File] 08/23/2024
________________________________ ____________________________
Jason Fields, Chief of Police Date
Fort Myers Police Department
G.O. 2.6 Drug Free Workplace & Testing Program 1 of 1 11/8/2019