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Legislative Update
The POPAI Legislation page has a new look. POPAI retains the services of LegisGroup...
Greg Werich Receives Order of Augustus
Congratulations to Greg Werich, Wells County Chief Probation Officer as this year’s...
Remembering April 28, 1997: Donald R. “Charley” Knepple
Probation Officer Donald Knepple was shot and killed after being ambushed by a man at a...
Grant County Probation Officer selected as Donald “Charley” Knepple scholarship recipient
Every year POPAI provides a scholarship in memory of probation officer Donald "Charley"...
POPAI Knepple Scholarship to be Presented at Justice Services Conference
Thank you to POPAI Members who submitted applications for the Donald “Charley” Knepple...
POPAI Tracks 2025 Legislation
POPAI is tracking key bills from the 2025 Legislative Session that impact Probation and...
POPAI 2025 Board Meeting Schedule
Any POPAI Member may attend a POPAI Board Meeting. This is the 2025 schedule: ...
POPAI Weekly Updates Email Changes to Monthly Digest
POPAI will be transitioning from a weekly to a monthly email digest starting this month....
POPAI Membership
Our new membership year begins in January. Departments can request invoices now or...
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
Mental wellness program could help Indiana students and reduce teacher turnover
A new program is aimed at addressing mental and emotional instability among Indiana...
Young children at highest risk in state’s annual fatal maltreatment report
Fifty-nine children died of caregiver abuse or neglect in 2024, according to an annual...
Longtime Southern Indiana judge retiring in 2026
A Southern Indiana judge credited with starting the state’s first veterans court and...
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.
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