(A) Any tactical medical professional
that carries a firearm while on duty is required to complete a basic firearms
course. Such training is not required if:
(1) The person is a
currently certified peace officer, or
(2) Prior to or during
employment as a tactical medical professional and prior to the effective date
of this rule, the professional has successfully completed an equivalent
firearms training program approved by the commission and can show documentation
of being currently re-qualified with their authorized duty weapon. Equivalent
training programs are as follows:
(a) Training completed prior to the effective date of this
rule conducted in accordance with Chapter 109:2-1 of the Admininstrative
Code.
(b) Training completed prior to the effective date of this
rule conducted in accordance with Chapter 109:2-5 of the Admininstrative
Code.
(c) Training completed prior to the effective date of this
rule required by division (C) of section 2301.27 or section 5149.05 of the
Revised Code.
(B) In addition to the training required
in paragrah (A) of this rule, any tactical medical professional that carries a
firearm while on duty is required to complete a scenario training course
approved by the executive director.
(C) Tactical medical professionals
seeking the ability to carry a rifle or carbine while on duty shall
successfully complete additional training approved by the commission. The
training shall include, at a minimum, instruction on the carrying and use of
rifles and carbines.
(D) To complete the training required in
this chapter, the executive director shall permit tactical medical
professionals to attend relevant training classes at the Ohio peace officer
training academy.
(E) Nothing in this chapter shall limit
or be construed as limiting the authority of a commander or a tactical medical
professional's agency to enact rules and regulations that establish a
higher standard of training above the minimum required by the rules of this
chapter.
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