Policy Text
KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
General Order 203 – Drug Free Work Place
Page 1 of 5 TITLE: DRUG FREE WORK PLACE 203
EFFECTIVE: 07/01/2015 REVISED: 10/03/2025 SCOPE : ALL EMPLOYEES
REVIEW AUTHORITY: ADMINISTRATIVE BUREAU DEPUTY CHIEF
CFA STANDARDS: N/A
203.01 General Provision 203.05 Test Results
203.02 Drug Testing 203.06 Random Drug Testing
203.03 Procedures 203.07 Mandatory Drug Test
203.04 Chain of Custody 203.08 Disciplinary Action
Policy: The Department shall maintain a work environment that is free from the effects of
substance abuse in order to demonstrate a strong commitment to its employees, to provide a safe
work place, and to promote high standards of employee health. Studies show the abuse of drugs
or alcohol increases lost productivity, absenteeism, on -the-job accidents and injuries, medica l
costs, and workplace theft.
203.01 General Provision: It is the intention of the Department to maintain a Drug Free
Workplace in accordance with Sections 440.101 – 440.102, Florida Statut es. In addition, it is the
Department’s goal to maintain a workplace free from the use and/or abuse of alcohol. Employees
shall refrain from using illegal drugs or controlled substances on, or off the job, and shall refrain
from the use of alcohol on the j ob. Employees shall not possess, use, sell, manufacture, or distribute
illegal substances unless it is necessary for the performance of their duties.
Employees shall not report for duty under the influence of any drug, medication, alcoholic
beverage, or o ther substance that shall adversely affect their:
a. Alertness;
b. Coordination;
c. Reaction Time;
d. Response; and/or
e. Safety or the safety of others.
Employees shall not use any drug, medication, alcoholic beverage, or other substance while on
duty that would adversely affect their ability to safely perform their duties.
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General Order 203 – Drug Free Work Place
Page 2 of 5 Employees using prescription drugs pursuant to a lawful prescription shall not be deemed to be in
violation of this General Order. Employees using prescription drugs shall notify their s upervisor
of the prescription and the possible side effects. The supervisor may require clearance from a
licensed physician before allowing an employee using prescription drugs to work.
Employees shall not consume alcoholic beverages if it shall adversely impact an employee’s job
performance; or if it could jeopardize the safety of other employees, the public, or Departmental
equipment. Employees shall not operate a City vehicle if they have consumed any alcoholic
beverage, illegal substance, or prescripti on drug that could impairs their ability to safely operate a
vehicle.
An employee who is arrested for any criminal drug or alcohol violation must notify their supervisor
as soon as practical, but not to exceed forty -eight ( 48) hours from the date of the arrest.
An employee who is convicted of or enters a nolo contendere plea for any criminal drug or alcohol
violation shall be deemed to be in violation of Department al polic ies.
Please refer to City of Kissimmee policy CP 308 – Substance Abuse for additional information.
Should a conflict arise between the City of Kissimmee and the Kissimmee Police Department’s
policies, the City’s policy shall take precedence.
203.02 Drug Testing: The Department shall conduct drug testing in the following situations:
a. Pre-employment: As a condition of employment, all applicants who have been offered a
position must submit to a drug test. A confirmed positive test result, or refusal to be tested,
shall be a basis for denying employment.
b. Reasonable Suspicion: When sufficient facts lead two (2) supervisors to believe an
employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the employee shall be required to
submit to a drug and/or alcohol test. Reasonable suspicion may be drawn from the
following inferences or fa cts:
1. Observation of drug or alcohol use or the physical manifestations of being under
the influence of drugs or alcohol;
2. Abnormal conduct or erratic behavior while at work, or a significant deterioration
in work performance, to include slurred speech, al cohol odor on breath, unsteady
walking and movement and physical or verbal altercations;
3. A report of drug use provided by a reliable and credible source;
4. Evidence that an individual has tampered with a drug test;
5. Information that an employee has caused, contributed to, or been involved in an
accident while at work;
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General Order 203 – Drug Free Work Place
Page 3 of 5 6. Evidence that an employee has illegally used, possessed, sold, solicited or
transferred drugs; and/or
7. An employee has been involved in more than one workplace accident within a short
period of time.
c. Involvement in a Crash: The employee was involved in a crash while operating a
Department vehicle or equipment, or was operating any vehicle while on Department
business and the crash resulted in serious personal injury or death .
d. Routine Fitness for Duty: An employee scheduled for a routine physical to determine
fitness for duty may be required to submit to a drug test .
e. Follow -up: If an employee has committed a violation of this General