Who is responsible for notifying the department of public safety about changes in key personnel or ownership?

The licensee is responsible for notifying the department of public safety about changes in key personnel or ownership. This responsibility is crucial because the department needs to ensure that all individuals holding significant positions within a licensed security service company meet the necessary qualifications and standards required by law. Keeping the department informed of these changes helps maintain regulatory compliance and supports the integrity of the security industry.

In many jurisdictions, including Ohio, it is the licensee's duty to report significant changes to maintain transparency and uphold the standards for licensing. This obligation is part of the licensee's role in managing the business and ensuring that it operates within the legal framework established for the security sector.

Other parties, such as the business's legal counsel or business partners, may be involved in discussions or decisions regarding personnel changes, but the formal notification to the department falls solely to the licensee. This delineation emphasizes the licensee's primary accountability and oversight role in the operation and administration of the licensed business.