H.4387 would prohibit a law enforcement agency from giving its officers ticket quotas. The bill would also prohibit a law enforcement officer from being evaluated based on the number of tickets he or she issued.
This would be a welcome reform that would protect citizens’ wallets and could lead to a long run increase in their safety. Law enforcement should be focused on fighting crimes with actual victims, not on raising funds via tickets for victimless offenses.
No Ticket Quotas
Posted: January 6, 2016 by South Carolina Policy Council
H.4387 would prohibit a law enforcement agency from giving its officers ticket quotas. The bill would also prohibit a law enforcement officer from being evaluated based on the number of tickets he or she issued.
This would be a welcome reform that would protect citizens’ wallets and could lead to a long run increase in their safety. Law enforcement should be focused on fighting crimes with actual victims, not on raising funds via tickets for victimless offenses.
Category: Legislation, Reform