Paragraph 11 SobrietyI1
Northern Ireland
Whilst on dutyf1 officers must be soberf2. Officers should not consume alcohol when on duty unless specifically authorised to do so or it becomes necessary for the proper discharge of police duty.
Annotations
Commencement
- I1
Sch. 4 para. 11 in operation at 6.11.2000, see reg. 1
Footnotes
- f1
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The onus to remain sober applies when the officer is off duty but has agreed to be available for recall to duty to deal with matters which might occur within the area(s) he/she has agreed to cover. It does not apply to the general 24-hour responsibility officers have for their own command area/department.
- f2
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An officer who is unexpectedly called out for duty should be able, at no risk of discredit, to say that he or she has had too much to drink.