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Commission tables revision to drug and prescription-use eligibility rules for deputy hires
Summary
The commission debated simplifying rules on illegal drug use, marijuana, and "habitual" misuse of prescription medication but tabled final changes after members requested clearer language and more review.
BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Civil Service Commission on Thursday discussed proposed edits to its rules and regulations that would change how drug use and prescription medication misuse affect eligibility for deputy sheriff applicants, but commissioners tabled final approval to allow further review.
Why it matters: The revisions would affect whether candidates with prior drug or prescription medication histories are considered eligible for appointment, and commissioners said clearer definitions are needed to avoid excluding potentially qualified candidates or creating inconsistent outcomes.
What the proposal would change Commission staff and members reported the rules committee recommended simplifying a multi-part section. The proposal under…
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