Bill regarding police quotas headed to the Governor's desk for approval

A bill that would ban police quotas for arrests and tickets is headed to the Governor's desk. 

Senate Bill 114 would keep police departments from using quotas to determine how many traffic citations or arrests they are required to issue. 

The bill received widespread bipartisan support, passing both chambers unanimously. 

The measure has also received widespread support from the law enforcement community. It was endorsed by the state Fraternal Order of Police and Valley law enforcement that spoke to 21 News in May said that while the practice of using quotas tends to be rare, it has caused problems wherever it's been implemented. 

Speaking to 21 News in a previous story on the matter, Sgt. T.J. Assion, with the Mahoning County sheriff's department said quotas ruin trust. 

"And you have to have that kind of relationship between law enforcement and the community in order to better serve the community," Assion said. 

If Governor Mike DeWine signs the bill, Ohio will join at least 25 other states that have already put a similar ban in place.