The California Probation Connection

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The California Probation Connection Episode 9 Jun 22, 2023

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In this episode, we hear from Chief Marshall Hopper and Probation Manager Aaron Johnson of Placer County to talk about their innovative approach to servicing their communities through mobile probation vehicles and how these vehicles have become a moving landmark to the probationers they serve.

The California Probation Connection Episode 8 May 18, 2023

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In this episode, we hear from the CPOC Award Winner for the 2022 Employee of the Year, Jim Schuette, and the Chief of Shasta County Probation, Tracie Neal, about how Shasta Probation transformed prevention efforts in the school system by assigning Schuette to duty.

The California Probation Connection Episode 7 Mar 27, 2023

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In this episode, we are joined by two recently retired chiefs, both of whom have served as CPOC President, to discuss the evolution of probation over the past two decades.

The California Probation Connection Episode 6 Feb 02, 2023

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This episode features some of CPOC's legislative team to talk about CPOC priorities and advocacy efforts in 2023.

The California Probation Connection Episode 5 Dec 21, 2022

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This episode features Chief Sam Leach from Calaveras County where he discusses the art and science behind case planning and probation work.

The California Probation Connection Ep. 4 Oct 21, 2022

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This episode features Chief Robert Reyes from San Luis Obispo County and Chief TR Merickel from Kern County where they discuss what makes a modern probation officer and how probation is an integral connector in the justice system.

The California Probation Connection Episode 3 Sep 20, 2022

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This episode features Chief Mark Bonini from Amador County where he discusses some of the recent justice reforms, how and why they were created, probation’s role, and the impact these reforms have today.

The California Probation Connection Episode 2 Aug 17, 2022

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Our second episode features Chief Esa Ehmen-Krause from Contra Costa County and Chief John Keene from Santa Mateo County where they discuss the perceptions and realities on the rise of crime.

The California Probation Connection Episode 1 Jul 15, 2022

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Welcome to the California Probation Connection, a podcast by the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) and hosted by CPOC executive director, Karen Pank. This podcast is a space to dive deeper into the complex topics that face probation professionals, as well as everyone involved in our justice system. Our first episode features Chief Brian Richart from El Dorado County and Chief Laura Garnette from Santa Clara County, where they discuss the ever changing landscape of California's juvenile justice system and what role probation plays now and will in the future.

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