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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 1-25. Drug and alcohol testing.
(a) As used in this Section, “officer-involved shooting” means any instance when a law enforcement officer discharges his or her firearm, causing injury or death to a person or persons, during the performance of his or her official duties or in the line of duty.
(b) Each law enforcement agency shall adopt a written policy regarding drug and alcohol testing following an officer-involved shooting. The written policy adopted by the law enforcement agency must include the following requirements:
(1) each law enforcement officer who is involved in an officer-involved shooting must submit to drug and alcohol testing; and
(2) the drug and alcohol testing must be completed as soon as practicable after the officer-involved shooting but no later than the end of the involved officer's shift or tour of duty.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 50. Local Government § 727/1-25. Drug and alcohol testing - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-50-local-government/il-st-sect-50-727-1-25/
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