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POPAI Board is seeking Intent to Run Forms for Treasurer
The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the Association and shall maintain...
POPAI Is Hiring: Website Administrator Position Open
POPAI Is Hiring a Website Administrator The Probation Officers Professional Association...
POPAI Board Meetings Are Hitting the Road in 2026
In an effort to better connect with our membership across the state, POPAI is excited to...
Missing an Issue of the POPAI Weekly Digest?
Our goal is to provide essential, curated news relevant to your work as a Probation...
Remembering Thomas E. Gahl: EOW September 22, 1986
The United States Probation Office for the Southern District of Indiana has been...
2025 POPAI 25 Year Member Awardees
POPAI 25 Year Member Awardees On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Probation Officers...
2025 POPAI 10 Year Member Awardees
POPAI 10 Year Member Awardees On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Probation Officers...
2025 Line Officers of the Year Winners: Brooke Trice and Jon Kramer
Brooke Trice and Jon Kramer, Line Officers of the Year On Thursday, September 4, 2025,...
2025 POPAI Founder’s Award Winner: Mike Small
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Probation Officers Professional Association of...
Articles
Board Members find articles we think might interest you. We welcome submissions from POPAI members especially if they feature your county, just send them to ContactUsatPOPAI@gmail.com
Advocates say updated Indiana drug overdose dashboard is an improvement
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Indiana’s problem-solving courts look for alternative ways to fund efforts
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How the Legislature’s redistribution of judges is affecting rural counties
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Mississippi Department of Mental Health says fewer people who need mental health services are being held in county jails
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health said significantly fewer people they oversee...
Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to loosen federal restrictions...
Indiana prosecutors pan impeachment proposal as political stunt, release own legislative agenda
Indiana prosecutors hope to fend off a proposed constitutional amendment they say could...
Elkhart County prosecutor pushes for court reform
Original Article may be found here.
Finding Recovery Through Employee Assistance Programs
The newest episode of the Beyond Substance podcast offers a powerful look into the lives...
Justin Forkner, Chief Administrative Officer announces departure
The Indiana Supreme Court’s Chief Administrative Officer, Justin Forkner, is leaving his...
OPINION: Gather around and debate these criminal justice policies
This commentary was written by Zach Stock. Mr. Stock is an appellate public defender and...
What contributes to Indiana’s recidivism rate? Here’s what an expert had to say
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Pathways to Pretrial Advancement
Municipal, county, and tribal jurisdictions are invited to apply for an innovative...
Progress on overdose deaths could be jeopardized by federal cuts, critics say
Source article may be found here.
The surprising new use for GLP-1s: Alcohol and drug addiction
When Susan Akin first started injecting a coveted weight-loss drug made by...
Fall Issue: Indiana Court Times
The latest edition of the Indiana Court Times can be accessed here.
Court Spaces: New Judicial Facilities Open in Morgan, Elkhart, and Marion Counties
Three Indiana counties have recently celebrated the opening of new spaces that either...
Final Report: Bail and Release Review Commission
The Indiana Bail and Release Review Commission has released their final report. A copy...
Uplifting the Strengths of Rural Pretrial Systems
Rural and urban criminal legal systems can differ widely. They have different needs,...
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