Probation and Parole
The Probation and Parole topic addresses the vital role parole officers play in intelligence gathering, how officers can prioritize safety on home visits, how GPS units can enhance offender monitoring and report writing best practices.
These individuals are a valuable source of information for your case file
“I’m most excited about applications designed to support those on supervision and improve outcomes.”
By identifying patterns and making data-driven predictions, technology can help in assessing the risk factors associated with each offender
it is important for probation officers to be able to identify the “telltale signs” of drug production
Many probation and supervision agencies rely on aging technology systems that are difficult for officers to use and don’t provide adequate data for decision-making and measurement of outcomes
The “clean slate” bill would automatically seal most recent convictions — 3 years after serving time or parole for a misdemeanor, and 8 years for felony convictions
Steven Petric turned down the possibility of one day being set free and instead wants to take his chances with a jury - again
The school shooter asked for a chance at life outside a prison cell, apologizing to the family of the 6-year-old he killed
A commuted sentence means they’ll spend less time in home confinement and won’t have to pay the rest of their fines which range from $5,000 to $20,000
There were 71 commutations granted in 2022; just three were approved between 2017 and 2021
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
Advocates said it would give inmates facing long sentences more incentive to change their behavior
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law that will require anyone convicted of any of 18 violent offenses to serve 100% of their sentences
Guillermo Viera Rosa will join the Los Angeles Probation Department during a time of turmoil
A total of 513 inmates have been released under the new law and 24 have been rearrested for new offenses
Board of Supervisors advance a plan that will keep more people out of jail even if they are convicted of misdemeanors and some felonies
Gov. Glenn Youngkin wants the law to require the Virginia Parole Board to notify local prosecutors before an inmate is paroled
Last year, Gov. Gavin Newson said Sirhan Sirhan remains a threat to the public and hasn’t taken responsibility for a crime that changed American history
the Senate approved the “Restore the Vote” bill less than a week after the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the state’s current restrictions
Majority of justices found no evidence that the drafters of the Constitution intended to restore voting rights upon a felon’s release from prison
The legislation would create oversight of the board without taking away its independent decision making process
Kelly Ann McCann, convicted of fourth-degree assault, also sentenced to community service and probation for concussing a police officer
Pathways to Wellness aims to create or expand facilities aimed at treating mental health issues, substance use disorders and trauma
List ranks occupations by level of stress, driving home the importance of hiring responders who can remain calm during high-stress situations
6 steps for field probation officers to take to preserve the scene and support law enforcement
Identify the signs of dogfighting to assist law enforcement operations
Use these tips to identify hazards in the workplace and ensure your safety while engaging with clients
Scott Eizember is scheduled for lethal injection for the 2003 shotgun killings of an elderly couple
Everyone has a bad day: learn how to deal with angry clients safely and effectively
Father Gregory Boyle recognized for a lifetime of helping former gang members reclaim their lives after prison
Self-help strategies to cope with high-pressure caseloads and changing technology
Call sheets, mock drills and suspicious package training can help your personnel deal with threats effectively
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels has called on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to halt all paroles in the state
