(A) The town is committed to providing a safe, efficient and productive work environment for all employees. In keeping with this commitment, employees and job applicants may be requested to provide body substance samples (e.g., blood, urine, hair or other body substances) to determine the prohibited use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, alcohol, barbiturates, phencyclidine (PCP) and/or other illegal drugs. Results of any drug testing shall remain in the employee's confidential medical file maintained by the supervisor.
(B) An employee will only be requested to submit to a drug or alcohol test when the supervisor has reasonable suspicion that the employee has used alcohol or drugs, or is impaired from the use of alcohol or drugs during employment hours with the town. In the event that an employee is requested to submit to a drug test, the supervisor shall file a report using items (1) through (5) listed below as a guide, report the incident to the department liaison, and place a copy in the administrative file.
(1) Observation of drug or alcohol use:
(2) Observation of drugs, alcohol or containers traditionally used to store drugs or alcohol;
(3) Observations of behavior of the employee, including balance, speech, reactions and other characteristics, supporting reasonable suspicion of use of drugs or alcohol or impairment by drugs and alcohol;
(4) A pattern of abnormal or erratic behavior by the employee; or
(5) Information provided by reliable or credible individuals regarding their observations of the above.
(C) Post-accident testing may be required when an employee is involved in an accident on the town's property or while operating the town's and/or personal equipment or vehicles in pursuit of town business that results in either: (1) the death or injury of a town employee or a member of the general public; or (2) damage to public or private property and/or equipment to the extent that the equipment or vehicle must be towed from the accident scene. The town reserves the right to order post-accident tests as it deems appropriate, based on the totality of the circumstances surrounding the accident. Post-accident tests may include screens for both drugs and alcohol.
(D) Post-shooting testing shall be required when a police officer in a line-of-duty incident shooting causes death or serious bodily injury to an officer or other person. Post-shooting tests shall include screens for both drugs and alcohol.
(Ord. 2012-03, passed 1-9-2012)