Common use of Frequency of Testing Clause in Contracts

Frequency of Testing. 1. LASD Sworn members shall be separated into three categories for the purpose of determining the frequency of random drug testing. The first category shall include all Deputy Sheriff Trainees and probationary Deputy Sheriffs. Members in this category may be tested up to, but not more than, six times in a twelve-month period. The second category shall include all sworn members assigned to Department units having, as a primary responsibility, the operation of aircraft or buses, the interdiction of drugs, the development of information pertinent to the interdiction of drugs, or having substantial contact with drug abuse or drug trafficking subjects. This category includes Narcotics Bureau, Special Investigations Bureau, Headquarters Detective Division, Aero Bureau, Transportation Bureau, Special Enforcement Bureau, and Gang Enforcement Team (GET). Members in this category may be tested up to, but not more than, four times in a twelve-month period. The third category shall include all other sworn members. These members may be tested up to, but not more than, three times in a twelve- month period. Note: A twelve-month period shall be September 1, 1990 through August 31, 1991 and each September 1 through August 31 of succeeding years. Employees changing categories shall be subject to the new category limit. Drug tests occurring since September 1 and prior to the change in category shall count toward the new limit. 2. Bureau Sworn members of the Bureau may be tested up to, but not more than, three times in a twelve-month period. Note: A twelve-month period shall be February 1 through January 31 of each year.

Frequency of Testing. 1. LASD Sworn members shall be separated into three categories for the purpose of determining the frequency of random drug testing. The first category shall include all Deputy Sheriff Trainees and probationary Deputy Sheriffs. Members in this category may be tested up to, but not more than, six times in a twelve-twelve month period. The second category shall include all sworn members assigned to Department units having, as a primary responsibility, the operation of aircraft or buses, the interdiction of drugs, the development of information pertinent to the interdiction of drugs, or having substantial contact with drug abuse or drug trafficking subjects. This category includes Narcotics Bureau, Special Investigations Bureau, Headquarters Detective Division, Aero Bureau, Transportation Bureau, Special Enforcement Bureau, and Gang Enforcement Team (GET). Members in this category may be tested up to, but not more than, four times in a twelve-twelve month period. The third category shall include all other sworn members. These members may be tested up to, but not more than, three times in a twelve- twelve month period. Note: A twelve-twelve month period shall be September 1, 1990 through August 31, 1991 and each September 1 through August 31 of succeeding years. Employees changing categories shall be subject to the new category limit. Drug tests occurring since September 1 and prior to the change in category shall count toward the new limit. 2. Bureau Sworn members of the Bureau may be tested up to, but not more than, three times in a twelve-twelve month period. Note: A twelve-twelve month period shall be February 1 through January 31 of each year.