What Are My Rights If I Am Asked For a Drug Test?

The FDNY has a random drug testing program. When a Company is chosen by computer as the subject of a random drug test, the BITS Drug Testing Unit will come to that Company’s firehouse without notice. Presumably they will wait until the Company is in quarters before announcing their presence. When the Drug Testing Unit…

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What should I do if I receive a notice or call from EEO or BITS?

The short answer is to not answer any questions and immediately call your trustee.

Often, when either BITS or EEO is conducting an investigation, they will ask to speak with Members. There are two designations that a person being interviewed will be classified as: a subject or a witness.

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