The bill proposes the establishment of a violent crime reduction grant program under section 5502.72 of the Revised Code, aimed at providing financial support to eligible applicants, which include municipal police departments and county sheriff's offices. The program is designed to reduce and prevent violent crime through the implementation of promising or proven strategies, as defined in the bill. The Division of Criminal Justice Services within the Department of Public Safety will administer the program, which includes specific guidelines for grant usage, such as funding for crime reduction strategies, technology purchases, personnel overtime, and training.

Additionally, the bill outlines the criteria for grant applications, prioritizing those strategies that have undergone causal methodology evaluations. It mandates that at least 20% of the awarded funds each fiscal year be allocated to clearance rate improvement projects, with provisions for waiving this requirement under certain conditions. The Division of Criminal Justice Services is tasked with monitoring compliance and reporting on the program's outcomes, including the collection of data on violent crimes reported during the grant term. The bill emphasizes transparency and accountability through public reporting and the involvement of a qualified research partner to assess the program's effectiveness.