POPAI brings you a practical program with actionable tips to help new Chief Probation Officers and managing leaders navigate the complexity of their work as well as meet helpful connections throughout Indiana Probation. Thursday and Friday at the Management Institute, former LA County Probation Chief Terri McDonald and APPA President Dr. Brian Lovins present strategies […]
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In 2021, Governor Holcomb signed HEA 1068 (the Local JRAC Statutes) into law. This important legislation, passed unanimously by both houses of the General Assembly, demonstrates Indiana’s renewed commitment to the principles of Justice Reinvestment. It also institutionalizes a critical state-local partnership that will help reinvest criminal justice resources where they are most needed. Continue […]
Lake County Board of Commissioners, et al., v. State of Indiana, et al., Case No. 22S-MI-64 The Indiana Supreme Court found, in an opinion written by Chief Justice Rush with concurrence from Justices David, Massa, Slaughter, and Goff, that probation officers are state employees for the purposes of IC 4-6-2-1.5, which requires the Attorney General […]
Here’s the impressive line up of speakers for the POPAI New CPO Orientation and Management Institute March 9, 10, and 11. New CPO Orientation Wednesday: Heather Falks Jennifer Bauer Troy Hatfield both presenting then facilitating a round table discussion with veteran CPOs Thursday Management Institute Terri McDonald Misty Resendez Angie Hensley Friday Management Institute Brian […]
LOWELL — Indiana State troopers from the Lowell post made 526 overnight arrests on impaired driving charges last year, the department reported. “These statistics include arrests for alcohol offenses, as well as drug offenses to include operating under the influence of marijuana and other illegal drugs,” ISP Sgt. Glen Fifield said in a prepared statement. […]
Community supervision, most commonly probation and parole, is a key component of correctional systems in every state and involves more people than are serving prison or jail sentences. At the end of 2020, almost 3.9 million Americans—or 1 in 66 adults—were on probation or parole in the U.S., compared with nearly 1.8 million in jails […]
Time Sensitive: If you plan on staying at the conference venue and you have not made reservations: the discounted group rate for the Hotel will expire on February 25, 2022. If you run into any errors email Anthony and he can facilitate. Reservations online: www.druryhotels.com, then enter Group number of 2451621. Reservations by phone: 1-800-325-0720 and […]
Updated March 7, 2022 Our March Conference is this week! The registration Portal is closed so if you have a last minute addition or can’t make it please contact Karen ContactusatPOPAI@gmail.com. Speakers List: you can learn from the following experts in person: New CPO Orientation Wednesday: Heather Falks Jennifer Bauer Troy Hatfield both presenting […]
DeKalb County Community Corrections (DCCC) has an opening for Executive Director. Review the full job description and requirements then respond on or before Wednesday February 16, 2022
Kaitlin Vanderpool was at a low point when she entered the Hamilton County Jail. She’d been convicted of her third drunken driving offense and was sentenced in May to three months in jail and two years probation. “It was my first incarceration, I was lost, directionless,” Vanderpool, 36, said. “I knew I had to do […]
(WETM) – As part of her first State of the State address New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new ‘Jails to Jobs” initiative to “improve re-entry into the workforce and reduce recidivism by focusing on connecting previously incarcerated individuals with education, resources and opportunities for job placement.” The proposal includes, among other plans, an […]
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Henry County is building a new 246-bed jail and sheriff’s office near the New Castle Correctional Facility on Van Nuys Road. The $24 million project is expected to house inmates as early as mid-February. With its construction, the new jail is expected to solve what has been a persistent overcrowding problem for […]
Florida doesn’t provide for murder victims to take time off work. That could change soon. Few advocates elicit the sympathy of lawmakers like the victims of serious crimes. So, expect lawmakers to take notice as Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice outline three policy priorities for the 2022 Session. The organization this year wants to […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A new year means new laws for Indiana. 13 Investigates looked at three new laws set to impact Hoosiers in 2022. One will stop surprise medical billing. Another expands e-prescriptions. The third requires new internet policies for school districts.
(STACKER) — The coronavirus has caused increased stress and isolation for many people. Some have turned to substance abuse or increased the quantity and frequency of drug use during the coronavirus restrictions. Others turned to new drugs if their preferred drug became more difficult to access. More drug users were using alone due to social […]
Applicants must be certified by IOCS as of February 28, 2022, to be eligible to apply and may request a maximum of $10,000 per problem-solving court. Separate applications are required if applying for more than one grant option. Applications will be accepted through February 28 at 6:00 p.m. (Eastern). Contact IOCSGrants@courts.in.gov with questions.
FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction, the Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement, the Governor, and IOCS are providing the opportunity for counties to support development and capacity building of community coordination focused on substance use treatment and recovery. Eligible respondents are local non-profit agencies who have been in existence for a […]
POPAI is excited to announce registration for the 2022 POPAI Management Institute and 2022 New Chief Probation Officer Orientation is now open. Management Institute The 2022 POPAI Management Institute will be held on Thursday, March 10th and Friday, March 11th. While we are still working on an agenda for both days, we promise exciting sessions […]