Establishes a grant program to reduce violent crime in Ohio.

The bill establishes a violent crime reduction grant program in the Department of Public Safety. The Division of Criminal Justice Services will administer the program, awarding grants to police departments and county sheriff's offices. Funds can be used for strategies like place network investigations, focused deterrence, and hot spot policing. Grantees must report on violent crime incidents, including clearance rates and outcomes. The program includes a data collection and analysis agreement with a qualified research partner to assess effectiveness.

Establishes a grant program to reduce violent crime in Ohio.

The bill establishes a violent crime reduction grant program in the Department of Public Safety. The Division of Criminal Justice Services will administer the program, awarding grants to police departments and county sheriff's offices. Funds can be used for strategies like place network investigations, focused deterrence, and hot spot policing. Grantees must report on violent crime incidents, including clearance rates and outcomes. The program includes a data collection and analysis agreement with a qualified research partner to assess effectiveness.