There is an immediate lowering of esteem and suspicion of ineffectiveness when there is public contact by a department employee evidencing the use of intoxicants. Additionally, the stresses of law enforcement require an employee to be mentally alert and physically responsive. Except as necessary in the performance of an official assignment and only with permission from the chief of police, the consumption of intoxicants is prohibited while an employee is on duty.
Revised July 1, 2011