Post-Accident. An employee involved in an accident while on duty may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test when there is: a. Property damage, and/or b. Personal injury For the purposes of this Article, an accident is an unplanned happening involving an officer, while in the performance of duty, where no other factors contribute significantly to the resulting injury or damage. An accident is not an incident or series of incidents where mechanical failure, equipment failure, terrain, environment, weather, or other natural phenomenon significantly contributes to the unplanned happening. An accident is not a physical altercation between an officer and a suspect. An officer’s actions or negligence must be the conclusive and primary reason for the reported injury or damage.
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