The Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio has adopted a resolution honoring the U.S. Marshals Services Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force for achieving its 60,000th arrest on March 24, 2025. Established in 2003, this task force is a collaborative effort involving federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies aimed at apprehending violent fugitives in northern Ohio. It operates under the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative, which seeks to reduce gun crime nationwide. The task force has grown to include 350 law enforcement personnel and has made significant contributions to public safety through its dedicated efforts.
The resolution commends the members of the task force for their expertise, commitment, and the positive impact they have made on the safety of Ohio residents. Their work exemplifies responsible citizenship and humanitarian service, earning them respect and appreciation from the community. The Senate expresses its gratitude for the task force's unwavering focus on excellence, courage, and integrity in law enforcement, and it resolves to transmit a copy of the resolution to the task force as a formal acknowledgment of their achievements.