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Policy 1006Santa Monica Police Department Santa Monica Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/11/02, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Monica Police DepartmentDrug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace - 1Drug- 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 (41 USC § 8103). 1006.2 POLICY The intent of this policy is to deter the misuse or abuse of legal or illegal substances which threaten the safety and health of the employee, his/her co-workers, and members of the public. It is the policy of the Santa Monica Department to provide a drug- and alcohol-free workplace for all members. 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. 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 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). 1006.3.1 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 any on-duty status. No member shall be permitted to work or drive a vehicle owned or leased by the City while taking any medication that has the potential to impair the member's abilities, without a written release from the member's physician. 1006.3.2 USE OF MARIJUANA Possession or use of marijuana, including medical marijuana, or being under the influence of marijuana on- or off-duty is prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action. For purposes of this section, "marijuana" includes any cannabidiol (CBD)-based products. 1006.4 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). Santa Monica Police Department Santa Monica Police Department Policy Manual Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/11/02, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Monica Police DepartmentDrug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace - 2The lawful possession or use of prescribed medications or over-the-counter remedies is excluded from this prohibition. Members shall notify a supervisor immediately if they observe behavior or other evidence that they believe demonstrates that a fellow member poses a risk to the health and safety of the member or others 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). 1006.5 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The City of Santa Monica offers a voluntary employee assistance program 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, the employee assistance program, or a Peer Support member for additional information. It is the responsibility of each employee to seek assistance before alcohol or drug problems lead to performance problems. 1006.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS If a member informs a supervisor that he/she 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 his/her 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 he/she is safely transported away from the Department. 1006.7 REQUESTING SCREENING TESTS A supervisor may require an employee to submit to a screening test when the supervisor reasonably believes, based upon objective facts, that the employee is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs while on duty. If the employee displays objective signs of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and is involved in any of the following incidents, then a supervisor may request an employee to submit to a screening test: (a)The employee, whether on or off-duty, discharges a firearm. (b)The employee, whether on or off-duty, is involved in a shooting or other action resulting in death. (c)The employee, while on-duty, drives a motor vehicle and becomes involved in an incident that results in bodily injury, death, or substantial damage to property. Santa Monica Police Department Santa Monica Police Department Policy Manual Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/11/02, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Monica Police DepartmentDrug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace - 3(d)The employee, whether on or off-duty, is in a