Ross County accepts $50,000 state subgrant for hotspot policing

Ross County staff told commissioners the county received a $50,000 subgrant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services for the US‑23 Major Crime Task Force.

According to the staff presentation, the award is intended to support hotspot policing by funding surveillance equipment and officer deployment in areas with high crime and high drug activity. Staff specifically said no local match was required for the subgrant.

Commissioners acknowledged receipt of the grant and approved the related agenda item by voice vote. The staff presentation did not provide a detailed spending plan; staff indicated the funds would go toward equipment and officer allocation in identified hotspot areas.

Next steps: staff will proceed with the grant acceptance paperwork and any required reporting to the state grantor.