Sacramento, California, January 10, 2025 – The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) is encouraged by Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed January budget which recognizes “the significant role probation plays in maintaining public safety and reducing prison admissions.” We remain cautiously optimistic as details related to several mission-critical areas are unknown and some areas such as support for Proposition 36 implementation have not been adequately addressed.

“We stand ready to collaborate with both the Legislature and the Governor to further refine the budget proposal to best ensure the needs of probation and the communities we serve are met,” said CPOC President Chief Steve Jackson. “Our commitment is to identify areas that are essential for deploying cost-efficient and effective strategies to improve public safety while addressing the individual behavior through enhanced supervision and connecting to appropriate programs and services that foster sustainable change.”

California Probation is dedicated to continuing its innovative, evidence-based approaches that reduce risks, enhance public safety, and transform lives. We are confident the Governor and the Legislature share these same goals.  The proposed budget sets the table for all of us to identify the investments necessary to equip probation departments to face enhanced obligations, upcoming challenges, and fulfill their mission of creating safer, healthier communities.

For more information or interviews, please contact Laura Dixon at laura@cpoc.org, (510) 384-3020.

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