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What percentage of random tests should be conducted every year for an employer to maintain an effective deterrence and detection program?

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What percentage of random tests should be conducted every year for an employer to maintain an effective deterrence and detection program?

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There is no established optimum percentage of random tests that will ensure the most effective deterrence and detection program. A very small percentage (e.g., 5 percent) may not be sufficient to deter or detect someone abusing an illicit substance, while a very high percentage (e.g., 95 percent) might be much more than is needed to maintain an effective program. In some cases, an industry is permitted to test at a 10 percent random rate while another industry is required to test at a 50 percent rate.