OH SCR16

Calls for justice for victims of excessive force by police while opposing efforts to defund law enforcement agencies.

States that law enforcement officers who abuse their positions, engage in corruption, employ excessive force, or exhibit bias betray public trust and undermine the rule of law.

Argues that understaffed and undertrained law enforcement officers increase the risk of unjustifiable or excessive force encounters.

Warns that defunding law enforcement would leave agencies understaffed and undertrained while increasing violent crime risk in Ohio communities, especially vulnerable ones.

Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to Ohio's Congressional Delegation and Ohio news media.