Testing for evidence of drugs and alcohol16A

1

The Chief Constable may require any member to give a sample of saliva, urine, blood, or hair (other than pubic hair) to be tested for evidence of controlled drugs in accordance with procedures determined by the Secretary of State.

2

The Chief Constable may require any member to give a sample of breath to be tested for evidence of alcohol in accordance with procedures determined by the Secretary of State.

3

A member who—

a

fails to give a sample under paragraph (1) or (2), or

b

on giving a sample under paragraph (1) is found to have taken a controlled drug, or

c

on giving a sample under paragraph (2), is found to have more than 13 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath,

shall face such consequences as are specified in a determination of the Secretary of State.

4

A determination under paragraph (1), (2) or (3) may make different provision for different cases and circumstances.

5

In this regulation “controlled drug” has the same meaning as in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.