Probation officer earns top state honor

Submitted by Ryan Hull
Title: District 2 Rep
May 4, 2012

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Written by
Rachel E. Sheeley

Wayne County’s chief probation officer was surprised Thursday with the highest award given to Indiana probation officers.

The Order of Augustus Award was presented to Robert “Bob” Chamness during the Probation Officers Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. The award was presented by
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan.

Midwest Regional Network for Intervention with Sex Offenders (MRNISO) Announces Summer Conference

Submitted by Christine Kerl
Title: Treasurer
May 2, 2012

WHEN: Friday, 6/8/12 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Indianapolis Marion County Public Library – Central Branch, Downtown Indianapolis, IN

REGISTRATION COST: $30

3 Topics in One Day Training!

Topics and Presenters

Adolescent to Adulthood: Transitioning Youth and Treatment
Presenter:
Dr. Michael Johnson

Sex Offender Registration, Legislative Changes, and Case Law
Presenter:
Brent Meyers

Topic:
Federal Child Exploitation Laws and Cases
Presenter:
Gayle Helart

Wanted by Police: Found by Channel 8 News Team

Submitted by Linda Brady
Title: Vice-President
May 1, 2012

Every day, police officers across Indiana work to hunt down criminals who have violated their probation. Often, that search comes up empty. But, I-Team 8 had no trouble tracking down dozens of them in just a few hours, after we found them hiding in plain sight.

More than 5,000 adults are wanted on outstanding warrants in Marion County alone. Each of them has allegedly violated the terms of their probation.

But, tracking them down can be tricky. Many aren’t where they’re supposed to be. Some stop checking in with their probation officers as required by law. Others go on the run. Some on Marion County’s list haven’t been heard from in more than 15 years.

But, I-Team 8 found dozens of them living their lives out in the open. So, why are they still on the run and not behind bars?