Representative Robb Blasdel Supports Bill to Eliminate Quotas for Law Enforcement

COLUMBUS—State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 131, bipartisan legislation to prohibit law enforcement agencies from using quotas for arrests and citations.

The measure aims to shift the culture in Ohio to prioritize the quality of police work over the quantity of tickets written, building positive relationships between community members and their law enforcement officers. Under current law, it is legal to mandate that an officer issue a certain number of tickets each day. 

“Our law enforcement officers have a primary objective to preserve and improve public safety,” said Robb Blasdel. “Quota systems have the effect of undermining the exercise of good judgement and useful discretion.”

The legislation received support from the law enforcement community and civil justice reform advocates. 

House Bill 131 awaits consideration from the Ohio Senate.