Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 29, Crimes
Ohio Rev. Code (Criminal) § 2921.51: Impersonation of peace officer or private police officer
What this law says, in plain English
This statute prohibits impersonating a peace officer, private police officer, federal law enforcement officer, or criminal investigator. It defines impersonation as acting as, assuming the identity of, wearing the uniform of, or displaying the identification of such officers with intent to deceive others.
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