Leo Perez

Leandro “Leo” Perez, Jr. is a Unit Supervisor for the Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas-Pan American in 2004. He is also a 1999 graduate of the University of Texas at Brownsville Police Academy.

Before coming to the Hidalgo County C.S.C.D, he was employed as a Security Manager under the Federal Protective Services contract in the Southern District of Texas. He came to Hidalgo County C.S.C.D in September of 2005 as a community supervision officer. He served as a line officer for four years before being assigned to the United States Marshals Violent Offender Task Force.

He is the creator of the P.O.S.T (Probation Officer Safety Training), D.E.P.O.T (Developmental & Educational Probation Officer Training) and S.T.O.P (Safety Training for Office Personnel) training programs. His training programs have been presented at various conferences throughout the state of Texas. In 2003, he was one of the recipients of the Simon Property Rose Award for his role in the emergency evacuation of the La Plaza Mall Shopping Center, a 130,0000-square-foot shopping center located in McAllen, Texas. In 2016, he was the recipient of the Texas Probation Associations Judge Terry L. Jacks Award for his significant contributions to the community corrections profession. In 2023 he was the recipient of the Texas Probation Associations Sam Houston State University Award, for his scholarly contributions to the community corrections profession.

Full list of Leo Perez results

Field visit encounters: How to identify a meth lab
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it is important for probation officers to be able to identify the “telltale signs” of drug production
Field visit encounters: Identifying a 'stash house'
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If an officer suspects that he or she has located a stash house with possible illegal activity while conducting a field visit, it is best to be as discrete as possible
Field visit encounters: Finding a body
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6 steps for field probation officers to take to preserve the scene and support law enforcement
Field visit encounters: Dogfighting
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Identify the signs of dogfighting to assist law enforcement operations
10 tips to keep office visits safe
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Use these tips to identify hazards in the workplace and ensure your safety while engaging with clients
9 tips for dealing with disgruntled clients
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Everyone has a bad day: learn how to deal with angry clients safely and effectively
Finding balance in the evolving world of community corrections
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Self-help strategies to cope with high-pressure caseloads and changing technology
Dealing with bomb threats in the world of community corrections
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Call sheets, mock drills and suspicious package training can help your personnel deal with threats effectively
Have a plan: 7 ways to stay safe off-duty
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Enhancing your situational awareness and communicating your action plan can make the difference in a dangerous encounter
Command presence in community corrections
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Looking and acting the part begins with your very first interaction with clients
Weapons of opportunity in community corrections
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Sit on both sides of the desk to assess the potential hazards in your office
'Those who can, do; those who can't, teach': Why this saying has no meaning in corrections
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The best teachers in any profession are the ones who do the work every day