Westchester County Department of Public Safety

To set guidelines for drug and alcohol testing of sworn members of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety.

To provide a mechanism for rendering assistance to Sworn Members by an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) directed specifically to police officers.

To establish a uniform procedure for employee separation from service.

To provide for compliance with the regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) (enforced through the New York State Department of Labor Public Employee Safety & Health Unit), which require that, for all hazardous chemicals used in the workplace, employers provide written documents issued by industry containing information and procedures for handling and working with such chemicals, including physical and chemical property information, potential hazard information, emergency procedures, and manufacturer contact information (“Material Safety Data Sheets”).

To establish guidelines for the operation and management of the Department Surgeon Program and to describe the role, qualifications and responsibilities of Department Surgeons.

To establish guidelines for the operation and management of the Department Chaplain Program and to describe the role, qualifications and responsibilities of Department Chaplains.