Personnel working an authorized covert detail shall, at no time, operate a Sheriff's Office vehicle when their blood alcohol content (B.A.C.) is in excess of what?

• A. 0.00
• B. 0.04
• C. 0.08
• D. 0.05

Answer: (D)

The policy tests safe operating standards for on‑duty driving by covert-detail personnel. It sets a BAC threshold of 0.05; if someone’s BAC is above that level, they are not allowed to operate a Sheriff’s Office vehicle. This limit is chosen to prevent impairment while still recognizing practical work realities, and it’s stricter than the civilian driving limit of 0.08, reflecting the higher safety responsibilities in law enforcement. Values like 0.00 would imply zero alcohol at any level, which isn’t the stated threshold; 0.04 would be more restrictive than the policy in question, and 0.08 is the civilian standard not the agency’s limit. So the correct rule is not to drive when BAC exceeds 0.05.