DISPLAY OF BADGE NUMBERS AND IDENTIFICATION

Columbus City Codes tit. 19, ch. 1916

in effect

Columbus City Codes § 1916.01 Display of badge numbers and identification

1916.01 - Display of badge numbers and identification Division of police officers shall display their names and badge numbers on their uniforms while on duty. If officers are wearing alternative uniforms or riot gear, or are on duty at a protest or riot, their names and badge numbers shall be affixed to their uniform or helmets and be clearly visible to the public. (Ord. No. 1455-2022, § 1, 6-6-2022)

Columbus City Codes § 1916.02 Exemption

1916.02 - Exemption Division of police officers are exempt from the provisions of section 1916.01 if they are in plain clothes, exercising their authority under law while performing undercover or investigative activities, or are off duty. Officers while serving in an Investigative-Tactical (InTac) unit are exempt from displaying their names on their uniforms but shall display their badge number. (Ord. No. 1455-2022, § 1, 6-6-2022)

Columbus City Codes § 1916.03 Identification to the public

1916.03 - Identification to the public Division of police officers shall give their name and badge number to any person upon request, unless there exists any imminent or probable threats to the officer or other persons at the time of the request. Officers in plain clothes shall give their name and badge number upon request once they have identified themselves as officers of the division of police, with the same aforementioned exceptions. (Ord. No. 1455-2022, § 1, 6-6-2022)

Columbus City Codes § 1916.04 Penalty

1916.04 - Penalty Any division of police officer that violates any section of this chapter may be subject to disciplinary action as provided by the division of police, department of public safety, or any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Article III. Division of Fire (Ord. No. 1455-2022, § 1, 6-6-2022)

Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT19POFIDICO_CH1916DIBANUIDFetched: 10/27/2026