Probation officer earns top state honor Submitted by Ryan Hull Title: District 2 Rep May 4, 2012 Pal-item.com 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?
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