Statement from CPOC President Chief Kelly Vernon on the Passage of Proposition 36

Article November 5, 2024

Sacramento, California, November 5, 2024 – The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) issued the following statement from their President, Chief Kelly Vernon, regarding the passage of Proposition 36.

“ This is a clear message from California voters that our justice system must be balanced, avoiding extremes on either side of the pendulum. While rehabilitation is essential, so is accountability, and this measure represents a crucial step toward rebalancing the system. Effective implementation will be essential, and we look forward to working with the state and all our partners towards achieving safer communities for all and better outcomes for those within the justice system.”

Chief Kelly Vernon
President, Chief Probation Officers of California
Chief Probation Officer, Tulare County

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Statement from CPOC President Chief Kelly Vernon on the Passage of Proposition 36

This is California Probation Equity in Gender, Diverse Officers Focused on Collaborative Safety for All

California Probation officers are diverse and highly educated professionals with over 72% of probation officers identifying as non-white, and 51% are women, the majority have four-year degrees, and over half of probation departments have employed former system-involved individuals.

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