Through them, they monitor the student's attendance and behavior. Our officers who work with the schools are actually graduates or parents who've had children in those schools. That's a real plus. Officers seek to build a rapport with educators and parents, helping them to understand the assistance they offer and the role they play. I'm there to see that these students comply with the conditions set down by the court.
Communication is an important part of the officer's involvement.
Officers can provide school officials with factual information about the court's action in a case and advise on ways to comply with the court's orders. We invite them to our meetings with their children. We encourage them to work with school officials. Its important to have someone besides the officer concerned about the case. Officers hold the young probationers accountable for their actions, especially those listed in the probation order.