Tyson Howard

On Probation and Parole

Tyson Howard is a probation/parole officer with the 4th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services in Iowa, assigned to the High Risk Unit. He is a current member and coordinator for the Iowa Law Enforcement Intelligence Network and a member of the Iowa Narcotics Officer Association. Previously, he held the rank of officer and then sergeant with the Centerville (IA) Police Department for 6½ years. In addition, he was assigned to the South Central Iowa Drug Task Force Special Operations Group for 5 years. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Buena Vista University.

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11 home visit safety tips for probation and parole officers
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Home visits are fluid, so officers need to be able to adapt and quickly shift gears to prioritize their safety
Knock, knock: A look at home visits for probation and parole
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While training, equipment carried and policies vary widely in probation/parole work, officer safety remains the priority
How financial literacy can assist offender rehabilitation
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By the time offenders reach our case load, they are already carrying a significant debt load from fines, courts costs, traffic tickets and victim restitution
4 things millennials want from their correctional career
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If correctional facilities maintain business as usual, agencies will struggle to find the next generation of COs
How GPS units can enhance offender monitoring
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While GPS units can help monitor offenders, probation and parole officers must use them in conjunction with other supervision methods
How a probation and parole officer should supervise sex offenders
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Probation and parole officers must balance the needs of sex offenders with community safety
Knowledge is power: How intelligence sharing assists investigations
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Parole officers and corrections officers can play a vital role in solving cases
How to conduct a home placement investigation for probation or parole cases
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A thorough investigation will set a positive tone for the probation or parole case