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Author:  captain cab [ Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Drug testing in Stockton?
Tuesday, 2nd February, 2010


Consideration was given to a report that informed Members of the progress made to date in respect of the introduction of a scheme for the drug testing of hackney carriage and private hire drivers.

The proposal to introduce random drug testing of hackney carriage and private hire drivers was introduced in the revised Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Licensing Policy which was approved by Cabinet on 5 March 2009 (Minute 158/08 referred).

Following this decision enquiries were made with another local authority who already carried out such testing and when it was decided to purchase the Councils own DDS (Drug Detection System) machine, which was an on-site oral fluid CE marked screening device, and to have Licensing Officers trained in the use of the equipment. The machine was available at the meeting for demonstration.

The screening machine would analyse a saliva sample for the following range of drugs and provides an instant result:-

• Cannabinoides
• Cocaine
• Opiates
• Ecstasy
• Amphetamines
• Benzodiazepines

The global drug testing services of Concateno plc had been used for the purchase of the drug testing equipment; the training of Licensing Officers and the laboratory analysis of samples when required.

Following consultation and meetings with the trade a drug testing procedure had been drafted a copy of which was attached to the report for Members information.

Whilst formal planned drug testing exercises had not yet been carried out, five drivers had however been tested. Of these, four proved negative and one positive for amphetamines. The positive driver was subjected to the second stage formal sample which was sent for laboratory analysis and this also proved positive for amphetamines. This driver had been suspended and was the subject of a separate report for consideration by Members.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.
Author:  toots [ Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:38 pm ]
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Is that Stockton, California or Stockton Uk :?

Apart from that I think it's a good idea, train drivers and bus drivers have been getting tested for years
Author:  captain cab [ Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:39 pm ]
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toots wrote:
Is that Stockton, California or Stockton Uk :?

Apart from that I think it's a good idea, train drivers and bus drivers have been getting tested for years


Stockton on Tees......they dont call me skippy ffs

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Author:  eurosteve [ Tue Mar 02, 2010 4:04 am ]
Post subject:  taxi drugs testing
drug testing in stockton or anywhere on teeside is a good idea - however it should be introduced for "drivers" not just "taxi drivers"

i would anticipate the likelihood of testing positive is higher for someone driving a tarted up boy racer kart than a 10 year old taxi !
Author:  toots [ Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:54 am ]
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i would anticipate the likelihood of testing positive is higher for someone driving a tarted up boy racer kart than a 10 year old taxi


I wouldn't. In fact if I was a gambling kind I'd place bets against that suggestion :wink:
Author:  eurosteve [ Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:43 pm ]
Post subject:  stockton
you been to teeside ever ???????????

:roll:
Author:  toots [ Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: stockton
eurosteve wrote:
you been to teeside ever ???????????

:roll:


Never tbh but it can't be any worse than here surely :shock: :lol:
Author:  captain cab [ Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: stockton
eurosteve wrote:
you been to teeside ever ???????????

:roll:


Yes and to Stockton......the local association are a decent bunch of lads TBH........the bad guys seem to be PH.

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