(a) A person may file, in writing, with the Chief of Police, a complaint against a private security service or an armed security guard, or both, which alleges that such service or guard, or both, committed an act which constitutes grounds for suspension or revocation of the license or commission of such service or guard issued pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Upon the filing of a complaint against a private security service or an armed security guard, or both, the Chief of Police shall fully investigate the matter alleged in the complaint. If, as a result of such investigation, the Chief determines that facts exist which constitute probable cause for the suspension or revocation of the license or commission of such service or guard, he or she shall forthwith deliver a copy of the complaint to the Mayor.
(c) Upon receipt of a complaint filed against a private security service or an armed security guard, or both, the Mayor shall schedule an adjudicatory hearing not earlier than fourteen days, nor later than thirty days, after his or her receipt of such complaint, for the purpose of determining whether or not the license or commission of such a private service or guard will be suspended or revoke. The Mayor shall determine the date, time and place at such adjudicatory hearing.
(d) The Mayor shall give notice to such a service or guard, or both, at least fourteen days prior to the date of the adjudicatory hearing. Such notice shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service, and shall contain the time, date, and place of the adjudicatory hearing and the law or rule directly involved. The notice shall also inform the service or guard, or both, that at the hearing, he, she or it may appear in person or by attorney, present his, her or its position, arguments or contentions in writing or orally and present evidence and/or examine witnesses appearing for or against him, her or it.
(e) The Mayor shall preside at the adjudicatory hearing and, after conducting such hearing, determine whether or not the license or commission of such private security service or armed security guard will be suspended or revoked. The Mayor shall have such power as, and shall conduct the hearing in the manner, prescribed in Ohio R.C.119.09.
(f) A party aggrieved by the determination of the Mayor may appeal such determination to the Board of Zoning Appeals within thirty days of the date of the determination, by filing a written notice of appeal with such Board.
(Ord. 1991-15. Passed 5-19-91.)