The mission of the Preservation Parks Rangers is to provide professional law
enforcement service and protection to all park visitors, their property and the
natural resources of Preservation Parks of Delaware County.
Authority
Preservation Parks of Delaware County Rangers possess Ohio Basic Peace Officer
Certification. The rangers get their authority from the Ohio Revised Code (ORC)
section 1545.13 which states:
“The employees that the Board of Park Commissioners designates for that
purpose may exercise all the powers of police officers within and adjacent to
the lands under the jurisdiction and control of the board… .”
They differ from other law enforcement agencies in that their work focuses on
parks and their facilities and users, rather than a city or village. They
enforce the Ohio Revised Code and the same laws as other peace officers.
The rangers also enforce a separate set of laws known as
park rules and
regulations, specifically related to parks. The ORC states:
“The Board of Park Commissioners shall adopt such bylaws and rules as the
Board deems advisable for the preservation of good order within and adjacent to
parks and reservations of land… .”
The rangers also are responsible for some aspects of the maintenance and
conservation management of our park facilities.
To Dispatch a Ranger
For non-emergency assistance, Preservation Parks Rangers can be dispatched by
calling the ranger on duty at 614-989-1972, or by
calling the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at 740-
833-2800 and asking for a park ranger to be sent to your location. In
case of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
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