USE OF AEROSOL DEFENSIVE SPRAY

SECURITY PERSONNEL — OHIO

PREPARED BY

Commander T. Reed
OPOTA-Trained Law Enforcement, Security, and Corrections Instructor

This training/reference material is prepared by Commander T. Reed for educational and professional use concerning the lawful and responsible use of aerosol defensive spray by authorized security personnel in Ohio.

This document does not constitute legal advice and does not replace applicable Ohio law, Ohio Administrative Code requirements, agency or employer procedures, or approved training.

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL

Commander T. Reed
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA)–Certified Sabre Law Enforcement, Security, and Corrections Instructor

PURPOSE

This document provides guidance concerning the possession, carrying, and use of aerosol defensive spray by authorized private security personnel.

Personnel shall comply with applicable Ohio Revised Code provisions, Ohio Administrative Code requirements, employer requirements, and approved training.

OHIO REVISED CODE AND CASE LAW

This document incorporates applicable principles concerning private security authority, training, use of force, and self-defense under Ohio law.

Relevant authorities include:

– ORC Chapter 4749 — Private Investigators and Security Services.
– ORC § 4749.01 — Definitions relating to private security services.
– ORC § 4749.08 — Distinction between private security personnel and law enforcement.
– ORC § 109.78 — Security guard training and certification.
– ORC § 2901.01 — Definitions, including force.
– Applicable Ohio Administrative Code provisions governing private security services.
– Applicable Ohio appellate and Supreme Court decisions concerning reasonable force and self-defense.

PROFESSIONAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The inclusion of the credential OPOTA identifies the author’s professional training background. It does not indicate that the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, or State of Ohio has reviewed, approved, endorsed, or adopted this document.

Prepared by:

Commander T. Reed
OPOTA-Certified Sabre Law Enforcement, Security, and Corrections Instructor