South Yorkshire Police worker resigns after testing positive for cocaine at work
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The staff member was tested for drugs and provided a positive sample for cocaine.
Employees, including police officers, can be subject to tests if there are suspicions about drug use.
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Hide AdMisconduct proceedings were launched after the positive result but the member of staff concerned resigned without attending a hearing.
South Yorkshire Police said: “A member of staff was subject to a ‘with cause drug test’, the result of which proved positive for cocaine.
“No response to the allegation was provided by the staff member and the staff member subsequently resigned whilst facing gross misconduct proceedings.
“The Misconduct Panel found that the matter did amount to gross misconduct and the most appropriate outcome was ‘would have been dismissed’ if still serving.
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Hide Ad“The staff member will be placed on the Barred List with the College of Police.”