To ensure that due process is upheld, Mafnas is encouraging any DPS employee to come forward, sign a declaration admitting using illegal drugs and undergo counseling and treatment.
“It does exist,” said Mafnas, referring to the use of illegal drugs among DPS personnel.
The results “were not pleasant,” he added, referring to the drug tests initiated by his predecessor, Santiago Tudela.
Mafnas said the department is currently undergoing organizational restructuring. “Once it’s final, I will issue a directive,” he added.
“We are law enforcers. There’s no tolerance on drug abuse,” Mafnas said as he encouraged all government personnel and members of the community to “evaluate the consequences” of using illegal drugs.
The use of illegal drugs at the Department of Corrections, which he formerly headed, has already been addressed, Mafnas said.
DPS personnel who admit they are using illegal drugs will undergo counseling and treatment for three months, he added.
He said drug tests will be conducted on these individuals after a three-month period.
According to Mafnas, those who refuse to come forward will be subjected to drug tests, consistent with the law.
He said they will terminate those who refuse to help themselves after testing positive for use of illegal drugs.
