When testing may be carried out — mandated
9 When testing may be carried out — mandated
The Commissioner may direct in writing that certain circumstances give rise to compulsory alcohol and drug testing of particular members.
Circumstances under subregulation (1) may include, but are not limited to —
when a member is involved in a critical incident; or
where a member is a participant in a high risk business area within the Force (for example, the TRG); or
when a member is in the process of completing a critical skills competency course for frontline, operational policing; or
where an approved person believes that a test is appropriate for the member’s health and safety, or is prudent to protect the member’s credibility in any future court proceeding; or
when a member has returned a confirmed adverse test result for alcohol or drugs under these regulations.
Mandated testing may be required —
at the time of the circumstance giving rise to its requirement; or
as an on‑going requirement resulting from the circumstance giving rise to its requirement.
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