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HEALTH AND SAFETY<br />

08 – 05 Substance Abuse<br />

Amendment Pending<br />

X<br />

IMPORTANT NOTICE: R.O. 2012.07.23-0859<br />

A Routine Order has been issued to change a portion of the procedure that has yet to be<br />

incorporated into this version. <strong>In</strong> addition to the contents contained herein, members shall<br />

ensure they follow the direction(s)/amendment(s) contained in the above Routine Order.<br />

New Amended X Reviewed – No Amendments<br />

Issued: R.O. 2011.06.30–0728<br />

Replaces: R.O. 2009.01.07–0012<br />

Rationale<br />

The Toronto <strong>Police</strong> Service (Service) would like to prevent the occurrence of substance abuse, however,<br />

it is recognized that substance abuse problems do occur and need to be addressed responsibly by<br />

management and members.<br />

Supervision<br />

Attendance<br />

Mandatory Notification<br />

N/A • Supervisor<br />

− upon becoming aware of another<br />

member’s possible substance abuse<br />

problem and whenever that member’s<br />

behaviour creates a safety hazard to<br />

anyone<br />

Governing Authorities<br />

Federal<br />

Provincial<br />

Other<br />

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms<br />

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act<br />

Health Protection and Promotion Act<br />

Occupational Health and Safety Act<br />

Human Rights Code<br />

<strong>Police</strong> Services Act<br />

Regulated Health Professions Act<br />

Workplace Safety and <strong>In</strong>surance Act<br />

Relevant Collective Agreements<br />

TPS Policy & Procedure Manual R.O. 2011.06.30–0728 1 of 8<br />

08–05 Substance Abuse

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