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    Can a Probation/Parole officer “P/P” be a law enforcement officer? Can a P/P be a social caseworker? The two careers have different outlooks on their paths, but yet, can they exists together in the same person to achieve the goal of lessening the recidivism rate in the criminal justice system. A P/P officer have to have a number of qualities in order to function in a dual-role relationship. By taking a personal stake in each parolee/probationer’s life while that person re-adjusts to his/her new found

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    goal when knowing that at any moment I can be in the spotlight. As a Parole Officer, it is important to use integrity and good work ethics when supervising offenders. Parole Officers play a major role in the lives of the offender, community, and court systems; so being trustworthy is a big part of a parole officer. Working with many different clients on a daily basis is a big responsibility, therefore the Parole Officer should make sure that their client is following the rules put in place by the

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    I have always wanted to become a probation Officer. When i was little i wasn't sure what it would take all i knew is that being one would make me very happy. I know some stuff about them and what they do only because my brother had one as well as my cousin for personal reasons. If you keep reading you will know all about what it takes to be one and what they do. As a probation officer you have to enforce rules and keep orders with in prison. They also supervise the activities of the inmates. Aid

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    everyone wondering if probation and parole officers should carry a firearm, I believe that they should have it as long as they know when and how to use it. Of course with all the news going around with officers shooting unarmed victims, it's kind of difficult if many people would agree with them carrying firearms. If the officers are in a dangerous situation where they are being shot at, a firearm would be useful during that situation. If firearms are consider to extreme for officers to use, a taser gun

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    I decided to look for another job where I can be more involved with the community, and feel as if I were giving back to them. I slowly started changing for better. I decided that I am going to become a probation officer, my intention is plain and simple, I want to avoid a younger generation into thinking that being in a gang is “cool.” Working with children who have unfortunate lives, I have learn to love and care for them more. There was one day that I told one of them, “If I could, I would adopt

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    Daniel Hunter contacted the Sumner County Probation Office in reference to Daren Gilley. Mr. Gilly’s probation officer met me at his residence located at 1054 Hartsville Pike #54. I made contact with Mr. Gilley and advised him that I was there to talk to him about some burglaries I was investigating. While on scene I talked to Mr. Gilley and his girlfriend, Ms. Andrea Janis about his probation. Mr. Gilley stated that he is aware that he is on active probation. He also is aware that he can be searched

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    Introduction “How Kristin Died” is a prime example of one of the many issues inherent within the bureaucratic system and the misfortunes that can stem from it. This case forever changed the lives of those involved and unfortunately resulted in the death of Kristin Lardner, a 21 year-old college student, at the hands of Michael Cartier, her estranged boyfriend. It is important to public administration because public administration contains many issues of hierarchy and redundancy. Public administration

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    is a low-level case where the person gets prosecuted, but not labeled as a high risk. With a misdemeanor, inmates could be put into the tracking reform program. The people who qualify for this would be breaking and entering, drugs, stalking, and probation for an entry level parole. “The program also provides an extra layer of supervision with the goal of enhancing public safety in the community” (Jackson 1). This program creates a safety net by monitoring the time and

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    successful employee you need to be able to fulfill many requirements, qualifications, and trainings. A probation officer’s has many duties to fulfill. They are not only supervising the offenders that live within the community, but by monitoring probationers’ progress. The offender must stay away of any trouble, yet comply with the rules and regulations required. A probation officer should help the offender resume a better, productive life for themselves. They should also make it their duty

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    Throughout our study of community corrections this semester a reoccurring issues has appeared over and over. When discussing probation and when discussing parole the issue of inadequate officer training has reared its ugly head and been calculated into the current, failing, state of community corrections. It has become evident that probation and parole officers require more intensive training on how to work effectively with probationers and parolees. The question of how that should be done has come

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