NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

impaired by prescribed or over-the-counter drugs. Departmental personnel are not to bring
intoxicants or illegal drugs into police buildings, vehicles, or onto any City property except as
required in the line of duty.
Pursuant to CBA Article 18, sworn members of the union shall be tested for alcohol or illegal drug
usage when there is reasonable belief that his/her work performance is adversely affected. Sworn
members of the union may also be tested for alcohol or illegal drugs on a random basis or after
an at fault traffic crash (see Directive 5.2.3).
5.3.12 Endorsements and Referrals
Departmental personnel are not to permit their photographs or names to be used to endorse
products or services if their endorsement refers to their employment with the Police Department
without the prior written permission from the Chief of Police. While on duty, employees shall
not recommend or suggest the employment or procurement of a particular product,
professional or commercial service.
5.3.13 Ethics
No employee shall conspire or knowingly engage in any activity which deprives any person of
his/her civil rights, due process, equal opportunity for employment, advancement, job
opportunities, or any constitutional or statutory right.
5.3.14 Expenditures of Department Funds
No expenditures of money or financial obligations are to be incurred in the name of the
Department by Departmental personnel without prior authorization from the Chief of Police.
All requests to expend money shall be made on a New Albany Requisition Form and approved by
the Finance Director prior to the expenditure of funds.
5.3.15 Gambling/Prohibited Establishments
Employees of the Police Department shall not engage or participate in any form of illegal
gambling as set forth in Chapter §2915 of the Ohio Revised Code, except in official departmental
investigations. Department personnel are not to knowingly visit or enter a house of prostitution,
gambling house, or establishment wherein the laws of the United States, the State, or local
jurisdiction are regularly violated, except in official Departmental investigations.
5.3.16 Gratuities
Departmental personnel are prohibited from soliciting or accepting from any person, business, or
organization, any tangible or intangible property, promise, or service, or in any way use their
official position, if it may be reasonably inferred that such action benefits their private interests in
conflict with their police duties and responsibilities. All unauthorized gifts, gratuities, loans, fees,
or rewards coming into the possession of Departmental personnel will be placed in the property
room. A letter of explanation will be forwarded to the Chief of Police who will determine the item’s
appropriate disposition.
5.3.17 Identifying Informants
Departmental personnel are not to divulge the identity of persons giving confidential information
to the Department except as directed by the Chief of Police.
5.3.18 Immoral Conduct
In keeping with the core values of the New Albany Police Department, personnel shall exhibit the
highest standards of moral conduct in their personal and business affairs.
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