However, vacant positions translate into increased caseloads and overflow PSI's. So we are in the same boat as many other departments. The Monroe County Probation Officer's Association is busy preparing for their 3 rd annual day long conference, scheduled for May 10, 01. This event has been very successful, and offers a training opportunity not just for our own staff, but also for those in surrounding counties and related occupations . Officers can also opt to carry defensive repellent with handcuffs.
All fieldwork is conducted with the use of radios utilizing our own channel and radio base.
Our warrant unit coordinates it s activities with other law enforcement and Pretrial Services. The Daily reporting center has been utilized by the drug court and parole as well as by judges who wish to have defendants have some supervision while they await disposition . The probation reaction to the effectiveness of the program remains mixed. Office equipment has undergone the transition to PC s and Officers are expected to type their own work. On the plus side, most now have Internet access and e-mail.