http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Workers-face-zero-tolerance-on-drugs/2004/11/12/1100227582262.html
Malcolm Brown, Sherrill Nixon and Justin Norrie
"NSW police are set to introduce one of the most sweeping drug and alcohol testing regimes in Australia, in a zero-tolerance approach expected to be copied in workplaces across the country.
The Police Commissioner, Ken Moroney, yesterday foreshadowed the tougher screening procedures, which will extend to the force's civilian employees, applicants for police cadetships and off-duty officers.
Workplace experts expect the police crackdown will entice other employers to follow suit, raising concerns about the rigour of testing and the way in which results are used.
Mr Moroney said he had been 'disappointed and angered' by evidence before the Police Integrity Commission that some of his officers continued to be involved in illicit drug use, saying the behaviour undermined the reputation of honest police and could place the community at risk.
'The community is entitled to have trust and confidence in their police and that trust must extend to the knowledge that all police officers discharge their oath of office with sound judgement and without being affected by illegal drugs,' he said."
