Policy Text
CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW
3 01/24/2011 07/01/201 8
TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS
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1012 - Alcohol and Drug Use Policy 1 POLICY 1012 ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE POLICY
1012.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The intent of this policy is to deter the misuse or abuse of legal or illegal substances that create a
threat to the safety and health of any employee or member of the public. The Tustin Po lice
Department discourages alcohol and drug abuse and strives to achieve a work force free from the
influence of drugs and alcohol.
1012.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This section pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 22.1.7 , 22.2.6, 26.1.1, 52.2.6
This section pertains to the following Standard Operating Procedures: N/A
1012.2 GENERAL GUIDELINES
The consumption of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited and the consumption of alcohol by on -duty
personnel is generally prohibited except as necessary and expressly authorized in the
performance of an official special assignment. Personnel who are authorized to consume alcohol
as part of a special assignment shall not do so to the extent of impairing on duty performance.
Personnel who have consumed an a mount of an alcoholic beverage or taken any medication that
would tend to adversely affect their mental or physical abilities shall not report for duty. Personnel
shall notify the Watch Commander or appropriate supervisor as soon as they are aware that the y
will not be able to report to work. If personnel are unable to make the notification, every effort
should be made to have a representative contact the supervisor in a timely manner.
1012.2.1 PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ON DUTY
Department employees shall not purchase or possess alcohol or other controlled substances on
City property, at work, or while on duty , except in the performance of a special assignment as
described in Policy Manual § 1012.2. Department employees shall not illegally manufacture any
alcohol or drugs at any time.
1012.2.2 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 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 -duty (except in the
course of assigned duties), or off -duty is prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action.
CATEGORY DATE ADOPTED LAST REVIEW
3 01/24/2011 07/01/201 8
TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS
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1012 - Alcohol and Drug Use Policy 2 1012.3 EMPLOYEE ASSISTAN CE PROGRAM
There may be available a voluntary employee assistance program , Chaplain Program, or Peer
Support Program to assist employees who wish to seek help for alcohol and drug problems.
There is also available a variety of insurance coverage which prov ide treatment for drug and
alcohol abuse. Employees may contact Human Resources, their insurance provider, Peer
Support Program personnel, a Department chaplain, or the Employee Assistance Program for
additional information. Employees who experience drug or alcohol problems are encouraged to
seek referral for rehabilitation through the Employee Assistance Programs or their insurance
provider. It is the responsibility of each employee to seek assistance before alcohol or drug
problems lead to performance pr oblems.
1012.3.1 CONFIDENTIALITY
The Department recognizes the confidentiality and privacy due employees, and disclosure of any
information relating to chemical abuse treatment ; except on a need to know basis, shall only be
with the expressed written co nsent of the employee involved or pursuant to lawful process.
1012.7 COMPLIANCE
Employees shall comply with the City of Tustin Drug and Al cohol policy.