Stanislaus County Probation Department Overview

Introduction

• Speaker: Mike Hamasaki, Chief Probation Officer
• Mission: Provide rehabilitative services to offenders (youth in custody, youth out of custody, adults in community)

Officer Training

• Lead Instructor: Tracy Martin
• Training Methods:
  • Scenario-based training
  • Course on force training
  • "Shoot/Don't Shoot" drills
  • Moving targets
• Goals:
  • Ensure safety of officers, coworkers, and community
  • Align training with other law enforcement agencies (Sheriff's Department, Police Department)

Probation Process

• Role: Supervision officers evaluate offenders post-court to guide supervision needs
• Assessments:
  • Risk and needs assessments conducted
  • Determine supervision level and strategies
• Court Collaboration:
  • Provide timely information to judges
  • Act as an objective information provider

Supervision and Specialized Units

• Domestic Violence Unit:
  • Supervised by Amber Myers
  • Conduct checks for compliance with probation conditions (e.g., search for weapons/drugs)
  • Use of detection dogs, e.g., Java (trained in narcotics, firearms, ammunition detection)

Rehabilitative Focus

• Juvenile Commitment Facility:
  • Director: Steve Jackson
  • Capacity: 60 youth
  • Programs Offered:
    • Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer
    • Culinary program for skill development
    • Education services provided by Stanislaus County Office of Education
  • Objective: Prepare youth for community reintegration

Adult Day Reporting Center

• Officer: Miko Locker Nene
• Services:
  • Assess offenders post-custody release
  • Provide programming based on criminogenic needs
  • Offer classes: Domestic violence, Anger management, Drug treatment
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Job readiness through the LCA program
• Success Stories:
  • Recent employment of seven individuals

Conclusion

• Department Culture:
  • Positive work environment
  • Emphasis on care and community improvement
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Career Prospects: Probation officers find the role fulfilling and impactful, with a focus on mental health and community success

The Stanislaus County Probation Department is dedicated to the rehabilitation of offenders through comprehensive training, specialized supervision, and supportive rehabilitation programs, making it an impactful career choice for those seeking to contribute to community safety and development.