23-169 Department General Order 2.02 "Alcohol Use by Sworn Department Members" Update Packet #96

The purpose of this directive is to announce the revision of Department General Order 2.02 Alcohol Use by Sworn Department Members, adopted by the Police Commission on September 6, 2023.

This order outlines the Department policy regarding alcohol use by members, including definitions, testing, and investigative procedures on and off duty.

The updates in this policy include, but are not limited to the following:

1. The Department considers it a violation of policy when any sworn officer is under the influence of alcohol, especially if it results in the member's mental and/or physical state being altered in a way that may diminish the members ability to perform the duties of a sworn officer safely and effectively while on duty.
   1. Under the influence as a blood alcohol level is defined as 0.020 or higher.
2. Summary of circumstances in which a member may be asked to submit to an alcohol test.
3. Summary of reporting and investigative procedures.

Members are expected to have a working knowledge of all directives as applicable to their respective assignment and comply with their provisions, per DGO 3.01, Department Written Directives. Members shall obey all written orders, policies, and procedures of the Department, per DGO 2.01, General Rules of Conduct.

Department General Order update packet #96 is attached to this Notice and is available to members on the PowerDMS site.

/s/
WILLIAM SCOTT 
Chief of Police

Per DN 23-152, all sworn & non-sworn members shall electronically acknowledge this Department document in PowerDMS within (30) thirty calendar days of issuance. Members whose duties are relevant to this document shall be held responsible for compliance. Any questions regarding this policy should be sent to [email protected] who will provide additional information.