Vicodin and Valium Use Not Disqualifying
Chicago Police Applicant J.R. was disqualified from the eligibility list for the position of probationary police officer for criminal conduct involving drugs, for admitting to use of Vicodin not prescribed to him 5 times between 2005-2006, and a Valium not prescribed to him in 2006. A hearing was held in this matter. The hearing officer found that due to the length of time from his last drug usage, his employment record, and his character references, J.R.'s conduct was not in violation of the City's standards. J.R. was immediately reinstated to the eligibility list. 16HRB080 (2016)