Ohio Administrative Code
Title 4501:2 - State Highway Patrol
Chapter 4501:2-6 - Administrative Rules
Section 4501:2-6-05 - Equipment
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 4501:2-6-05
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) Care of equipment
(1) A member shall be responsible
and accountable for any equipment assigned or placed under his/her control.
(2) A member shall not
intentionally or negligently damage, abuse or misuse any equipment.
(3) A member shall keep all assigned
equipment in good condition and ready for immediate use.
(4) A member shall not modify or alter any
division equipment nor install any accessories on said equipment without
authorization from a supervisor.
(5) A member shall immediately report any
damage or loss of division equipment to a supervisor.
(B) Use of equipment
(1) A member shall not use division equipment
or facilities except in the performance of
official duties.
(2) A member
shall not
permit persons to enter or be transported in
division motor equipment unless it is part of his/her official duties or when directed to do so by a
supervisor.
(3) A member shall not
permit any person to use or operate division equipment unless:
(a) It is necessary during an emergency
condition, or
(b) The member has
been authorized to do so by a supervisor, or
(c) It is a necessary part of authorized
repairs or maintenance.
(4) A member shall, while on duty, carry the
division issued firearm for which proficiency has been established in
accordance with division directives.
(5) A member, while on duty, may carry a
second handgun in accordance with division directives.
(6) A member, while on duty, shall not carry
or use any unauthorized equipment without the prior approval of the
superintendent.
(C) Wearing the uniform
(1) A member shall wear
all uniform equipment according to the directives established by the
superintendent.
(2) A member shall
not wear any unauthorized equipment without prior supervisory approval.
(3) A member shall not wear any
uniform equipment to any personal or private activity unless authorized to do
so by a supervisor.
(D) Motor vehicle and aircraft operation
(1) A member shall operate all division motor
vehicles and aircraft in accordance with all
applicable laws and directives. A member shall operate
motor vehicles and aircraft in a careful and prudent manner.
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