ted without police backup. As police are not always available, officers also supervise a small caseload. Supervision is designed to provide gang-suppression through enhanced monitoring of approximately 10-15 probation cases. Another program that I discovered was the School Crime Suppression Program. “The School Crime Suppression Program services referred delinquent minors and/or students on probation that require intensive supervision. SCSP officers are school based on campuses around Los Angeles County, providing probationers with opportunities to succeed in a school environment. Services include: in-person probationer contacts, school attendance monitoring, juvenile and parental referral services, probation violation monitoring and reporting, and program development partnering with schools and/or Community-based organizations to enhance opportunities for minors to reduce school violence.”How is probation involved in the community? The Probation Department's Community Outreach Office supports the department's mission by fostering community partnerships and resources, operating volunteer programs and promoting internal and external communication. We are also there to establish community Probationawareness and support the probation department's mission and goals; organizations, agencies and citizens in organizing, developing, and promoting delinquency prevention, intervention and suppression services targeted for at risk youth and probationers; improve the departments public image through positive and proactive media relations; and facilitate the effective broadcasting of information important to staff and the community.It was really easy to set up an interview with the department. I really enjoyed the interview with officer Armstrong. As we read earlier the probation department has a very clear stated mission. Overall the probation department is very dedicated and goal driven on achieving their mission. I have learned a lot...
