The Contractor shall provide initial, annual, and incident psychological evaluation of all VA Police Service staff members who perform Law Enforcement duties. All VA Police Officers shall be re-examined annually to determine their continued emotional suitability to perform the duties as required of a VA Police Officer. VA Police Officers shall be re-examined when there is a sudden or dramatic change in an employee’s customary behavior that may increase concern to determine their continued emotional suitability to perform the duties as required of a VA Police Officer. Concerning behavioral changes and/or issues may include:
a. One or more personnel complaints, whether originated internally or externally,
b. particularly complaints of the use of unnecessary or excessive force, inappropriate verbal
c. conduct, or any conduct indicating an inability to exercise self-control and self-discipline.
d. An abrupt and negative change in customary behavior, toward an inability to perform
e. essential functions of the position.
f. Irrational verbal conduct or behaviors, including delusions and hallucinations.
g. Suicidal statements or behaviors, or personal expressions of mental instability.
h. Unexplained and excessive tiredness or hyperactivity.
i. Dramatic change in eating patterns resulting in sudden weight loss or gain, or diagnosis of a life-threatening eating disorder.
j. Change in behavior pattern to inattention to personal hygiene and health.
k. Inappropriate use of alcohol, medications, or other drugs, including symptoms of illegal drug use.
l. Memory losses.
m. Impatience or impulsiveness, especially with a loss of temper.
n. A pattern of conduct indicating a possible inability or decrease in ability to defuse tense situations, a tendency to escalate such situations or create confrontations.
o. Unexplained and inappropriate excessive lateness or absenteeism.
p. Any other factor or combinations of factors that causes a supervisor to reasonably suspect that a fitness for duty evaluation may be necessary.
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