He believes this would be a good idea because of the limitations for growth in the system once a support person reaches Secretary III position. The committee stressed a desire to keep criteria for the PO Tech position as flexible as possible. This would open it up to retired persons or others who may want to do part time work. Domestic violence tracking is also an area that could use a tech position. Robin stressed that implementing an intermediate sanction program requires a cultural shift in a department.
Some officers see it as more work rather than a different way of case management.
The 17th has been doing their program for 6 years. If a probationer is taken back to court the officer has to present an intermediate sanction option. They have a form to present to the court. The court's support this program. The defense bar has also been supportive.