The drug testing policy for the entire governor's staff, which goes into effect 30 days after all employees are formally notified via a written policy, requires rehabilitation if an employee tests positive once, and dismissal if an employee tests positive again. Employees will be tested as part of a pre-employment screening process, and also at random. I do not think we have a drug problem on this staff, but if we do, we're going to solve it. By doing so, we are doing what is best for employees and taxpayers. Research also shows that substance abusers are more likely to injure themselves or others and file more workers' compensation claims.
Drug abuse destroys families, communities, and lives.
It is our responsibility to do what we can to fight it. Clay Chutz, Louisiana State Police Protective Services. Sample collection was provided without charge as a public service by Secon, Inc., of Lafayette. Screening of the samples is being provided without charge by LSI, Inc., of Belle Chasse.