Ohio Bans Law Enforcement Ticket Arrest Quotas

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 114 into law, banning law enforcement agencies from imposing quotas for arrests and traffic citations. The bipartisan legislation prohibits mandating a specific number of tickets or arrests, either formally or informally, as a measure of officer performance, promotion, or discipline. The law also forbids financial incentives tied to meeting quotas and establishes a reporting system for officers to anonymously report violations, with complaints investigated by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Supporters argue that quotas encourage unnecessary citations and harm community trust, while many law enforcement unions have long opposed the practice. The bill passed unanimously and follows existing bans by agencies like the Ohio State Highway Patrol. This reform aims to promote positive community policing and reduce pressure on officers to meet arbitrary numerical targets.