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Although ticket quota were banned in Michigan in 1979, police officers throughout the state are often evaluated based upon the number of citations they write. The added pressure has been placed upon officers in recent years as the economy has dwindled, leaving the state scrambling for desperately needed revenue.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is currently debating an ordinance that would prohibit public employers from putting criminal background check boxes on job applications. This was sparked following the presentation of data suggesting that the inability of ex-cons to secure a job and housing greatly influence hinder the rehabilitation process, making these individuals more likely to become repeat offenders.