Effective: October 2, 1969
Latest Legislation: House Bill 279 - 108th General Assembly
In each city there shall be a department of public safety, which shall be administered by a director of public safety. The director shall be appointed by the mayor and need not be a resident of the city at the time of his appointment but shall become a resident thereof within six months after his appointment unless such residence requirement is waived by ordinance.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 7 | Municipal Corporations
Section 737.01 | Director of Public Safety.
Section 737.02 | General Duties - Records - Contracts.
Section 737.021 | Division of Traffic Engineering and Safety in Department of Public Safety.
Section 737.022 | Authority of Director of Public Safety to Promulgate Certain Traffic Regulations.
Section 737.03 | Management of Certain Institutions - Contracts and Expenditures.
Section 737.04 | Mutual Aid Contracts for Police Protection.
Section 737.041 | Providing Police Service Without Contract.
Section 737.05 | Composition and Control of Police Department.
Section 737.051 | City Auxiliary Police Unit - City Parking Enforcement Unit.
Section 737.052 | Felony Conviction Precludes or Terminates Employment.
Section 737.06 | Chief of Police.
Section 737.07 | Hours of Work for Policemen in Cities - Leave of Absence.
Section 737.08 | Composition and Control of City Fire Department.
Section 737.081 | Criminal Records Check.
Section 737.082 | Employee Status of Volunteer Firefighter.
Section 737.09 | Chief of Fire Department.
Section 737.10 | Additional Patrolmen and Firemen in Emergency Situation.
Section 737.11 | General Duties of Police and Fire Departments.
Section 737.111 | Fines, Rewards and Fees of Police Department Credited to General Fund.
Section 737.112 | Fines, Proceeds and Fees of Fire Department Credited to General Fund.
Section 737.12 | Suspension of Police and Fire Personnel.
Section 737.13 | Classification of Service - Rules and Regulations.
Section 737.14 | Relief for Members of Police or Fire Department.
Section 737.15 | Appointment of Village Marshal.
Section 737.161 | Village Auxiliary Police Unit - Parking Enforcement Unit.
Section 737.162 | Felony Conviction Precludes or Terminates Employment.
Section 737.17 | Probationary Period - Final Appointment.
Section 737.171 | Procedure for Removal of Village Marshal.
Section 737.18 | General Powers of Village Police Officers.
Section 737.19 | Powers and Duties of Village Marshal.
Section 737.20 | Disposition of Fines and Penalties.
Section 737.21 | Municipal Fire Regulations, Department, Companies, and Rescue Units.
Section 737.22 | Appointment of Fire Chief or Fire Prevention Officer and Firefighters.
Section 737.221 | Criminal Records Check.
Section 737.222 | Employee Status of Volunteer Firefighter.
Section 737.23 | Schooling of Officers and Firemen of Fire Department.
Section 737.24 | Legislative Authority May Purchase Engines and Equipment.
Section 737.25 | Buildings for Department.
Section 737.27 | Investigation of Fires.
Section 737.28 | Erection of Houses and Business Structures - Removal.
Section 737.29 | Property Recovered by Police.
Section 737.31 | Disposition to Claimant.
Section 737.32 | Sale or Donation of Unclaimed Property.
Section 737.33 | Expenses of Storage and Sale - Notice.
Section 737.37 | Power of Legislative Authority to Regulate.
Section 737.40 | Voluntary Motor Vehicle Decal Registration Program.