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SECTION:108 PORTABLE BREATHALYZER

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Section 108    Portable Breathalyzer      4/24/24

 

  1. The portable Breathalyzer will be used only if a Supervisor has reason to believe that an employee might be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage while on duty.
  2. The Supervisor will notify either the Sheriff or Chief Deputy of his/her reason to believe that their employee is under the influence.
  3. If approved the Supervisor will have either the Chief of Patrol or the Chief Deputy come in to administer the test.
  4. If the test is positive for alcohol consumption, then the Deputy will be relieved of his/her duty. A Deputy will drive that person who tested positive home and their unit will remain at our office.  There shall be disciplinary action taken.
  5. The Sheriff will be presented the disciplinary form by the immediate Supervisor and the Sheriff will determine the disciplinary action to be taken.