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Policy 200Santa Ana Police Department Custody Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/07/14, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentDrug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace - 1Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace 200.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to establish clear and uniform guidelines regarding drugs and alcohol in the workplace (41 USC § 8103). 200.2 POLICY It is the policy of the Santa Ana Police Department to provide a drug- and alcohol-free workplace for all members. 200.3 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. 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 Shift Supervisor or appropriate supervisor as soon as the member is aware that the member 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, the member shall be immediately removed and released from work (see the Work Restrictions section in this policy). 200.3.1 USE OF MEDICATIONS Members should not use 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 the member's immediate supervisor prior to commencing 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 the members abilities, without a written release from the member's physician. 200.3.2 MEDICAL CANNABIS Possession, use, or being under the influence of medical cannabis on-duty is prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. 200.4 MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES Members shall report for work in an appropriate mental and physical condition. Members are prohibited from purchasing, manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, or using controlled substances or alcohol on department premises or on department time (41 USC § 8103). The lawful possession or use of prescribed medications or over-the-counter remedies is excluded from this prohibition. Santa Ana Police Department Custody Manual Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/07/14, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentDrug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace - 2Members shall notify a supervisor immediately if they observe behavior or other evidence that they believe demonstrates that a fellow on-duty member is impaired due to drug or alcohol use. Members are required to notify their immediate supervisors of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction (41 USC § 8103). 200.5 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM A voluntary employee assistance program may be available to assist those who wish to seek help for alcohol and drug problems (41 USC § 8103). Insurance coverage that provides treatment for drug and alcohol abuse also may be available. Employees should contact the Department of Human Resources, their insurance providers, or the employee assistance program for additional information. It is the responsibility of each employee to seek assistance before alcohol or drug problems lead to performance problems. 200.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS If a member informs a supervisor that the member has consumed any alcohol, drug or medication that could interfere with a safe and efficient job performance, the member may be required to obtain clearance from the member's physician before continuing to work. If the supervisor reasonably believes, based on objective facts, that a member is impaired by the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, the supervisor shall prevent the member from continuing work and shall ensure that the member is safely transported away from the Department. 200.7 SCREENING TESTS The supervisor may require an employee to submit to a screening under any of the following circumstances: (a)The supervisor reasonably believes, based upon objective facts, that the employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs that are impairing the employee's ability to perform duties safely and efficiently. (b)The employee discharges a firearm in the performance of duties (excluding training or authorized euthanizing of an animal). (c)The employee discharges a firearm issued by the Department while off-duty, resulting in injury, death, or substantial property damage. (d)The employee drives a motor vehicle in the performance of duties and becomes involved in an incident that results in bodily injury, death, or substantial damage to property. 200.7.1 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES The supervisor shall prepare a written record documenting the specific facts that led to the decision to require the test, and shall inform the employee in writing of the following: (a)The test will be given to detect either alcohol or drugs, or both. Santa Ana Police Department Custody Manual Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2023/07/14, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentDrug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace - 3(b)The result of the test is not admissible in any criminal proceeding against the employee. (c)The employee may refuse the test, but refusal may result in dismissal or other disciplinary action. 200.7.2 DISCIPLINE An employee may be subject to disciplinary action if the employee: (a)Fails or refuses to submit