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caused a work-related accident or was operating or helping to operate machinery, equipment, or vehicles involved in a work-related accident. e. Treatment Program Testing. Any employee may be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing if the employee has been referred by the City for chemical dependency treatment or evaluation or is participating in a chemical dependency treatment program under the City's health insurance, in which case the employee may be requested or required to undergo drug or alcohol testing without prior notice during the evaluation or treatment period and for a period of up to two years following completion of any prescribed chemical dependency treatment program. 26.4 Testing Procedure Any Department Director or the City Manager may order drug and alcohol testing for an employee based upon reasonable suspicion. An employee that is required to maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL) shall sign the "Employee Alcohol and Drug Test Consent Form that (1) acknowledges that the employee has seen a copy of the City's Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and Related Regulations policy, and (2) indicating consent or refusal to undergo drug and alcohol testing. For non-commercial driver's license holders, an employee shall sign the "Employee Alcohol and Drug Test Consent Form" that (1) acknowledges that the employee has received a copy of the City of New Brighton Employee Handbook Section 26 "Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs" and (2) indicating consent or refusal to undergo drug and alcohol testing. If a Department Director(or supervisor designee) would like a second opinion about the reasonable suspicion, the supervisor may contact the Police Department and ask for assistance from a police supervisor or a patrol officer. Once the police become involved and there has been criminal activity, such as driving while under the influence, the police may pursue criminal charges. When reasonable suspicion exists, the following steps must be taken: 1. Stop the employee from performing any work duties. 2. Take the employee to a safe location where they are not a threat to themselves or others. Advise the employee of the suspicion, and the required steps to be taken at this point. 3. Provide the employee a copy of Section 26 of the New Brighton Employee Handbook, Employee Alcohol and Drug Consent Form, and if the employee is a commercial driver's license holder a copy of the City's Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and Related Regulations policy. 4. The employee must sign the Employee Alcohol and Drug Consent Form acknowledging receipt of the policy. If the employee refuses to consent to undergo drug or alcohol testing the employee shall be subject to discipline, up to and including termination as determined by the City Manager.