CPOC 2023 Award Winners: Leaders in California Probation
Learn more about the winners of the CPOC 2023 Awards last December, and the great work that they are doing in probation across the state of California.
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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.
California Probation is educated and trained to help protect communities by carefully balancing justice-involved individuals’ need for accountability along with their need for the help and hope required to safely leave the justice system permanently.
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Former Plumas employee wins statewide probation award
From the Plumas Sun.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – December 13, 2023 – Outstanding California probation leaders were recognized for their community contributions with awards from the Chief Probation Officers of California on Dec. 7 in Sacramento. Awardees were celebrated for their work and dedication to transforming adults and youth seeking healthy, productive lives outside the justice system.
The winner of the CPOC Employee of the Year and North Region Employee of the Year awards is Scott Quade, formerly of the Plumas County Probation Department.
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El Dorado County staff members recognized with state awards
From the South Tahoe Now.
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – December 7, 2023 – El Dorado County Health & Human Services staff member Mindi Paxiao was recognized at the 2023 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony with the Tim Fitzharris Award. The award acknowledges outstanding achievements in community corrections by honoring a non-probation employee who has made a substantial and noteworthy contribution. Eligible recipients may include volunteers, Juvenile Justice Commissioners, journalists, college professors, or others who have demonstrated excellence in their work within the corrections sector.
Placer County Probation Officer named Sacramento Regional Employee of the Year
From Gold Country Media.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — December 21, 2023 – A Placer County deputy probation officer received national recognition for his work in more than 45 cases regarding the homeless, according to a Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) press release.
Placer County Probation Outreach Team member Deputy Probation Officer James Corry has worked in probation since 2016 and for Placer County for 17 years. Through 2023, Corry has engaged with the homeless, coordinated cleanup efforts, distributed water and has even saved lives through his kindness.
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Solano County Juvenile Corrections Counselor Honored
From the Daily Republic.
Solano County Senior Juvenile Correctional Counselor Kelvin
Brooks was given the Regional Employee of the Year Award for the
Bay Region at the recent Chief Probation Officers of California
Awards Ceremony.
Brooks was recognized for his work at the Juvenile Detention
Facility.
California Probation Chiefs Elect New President and Executive Officers for 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif., December 7, 2023 – The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) today announced the election of its 2024 executive officers: President Chief Kelly Vernon (Tulare County), Vice President Chief Steve Jackson (San Joaquin County), and Secretary/Treasurer Chief Esa Ehmen-Krause (Contra Costa County).
Imperial County Juvenile Justice Leaders Honored in Sacramento
From the Holtville Tribune.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – December 7, 2023 – Outstanding California probation leaders — including Imperial County’s own Maribel Carvajal — were recognized for their community contributions with awards from the Chief Probation Officers of California.
Solano probation officer hailed for training prowess
From the Daily Republic.
FAIRFIELD, Calif. – December 9, 2023 – Solano County Supervising Probation Officer Agustina Simms was recently recognized with the Trainer of the Year Award for her ”outstanding efforts and impact” in the training of probation…
Simms, who oversees the Juvenile Court Unit for the department, received the award during the recent Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony. It acknowledges her “dedication and excellence” to ensure that probation professionals receive high-level and effective training.
Outstanding Adult and Juvenile Justice Leaders Honored for their Community Efforts at Chief Probation Officers of California Ceremony
From the Sierra Booster.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – December 7, 2023 – This year’s statewide CPOC Employee of the Year is Deputy Probation Officer Scott Quade from the Sierra County Probation Department.
Tulare County Probation Chief to lead statewide organization
From the San Joaquin Valley Sun.
TULARE, Calif. – December 11, 2023 – The Chief Probation Officers of California elected Chief Probation Officer Kelly Vernon as the 2024 CPOC President.
Vernon will be the first Probation Chief from Tulare County to serve as CPOC President.
Martin Honored For Work With Probation Department
From the Oakdale Leader and Riverbank News.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – December 7, 2023 – Outstanding California probation leaders were recognized for their community contributions with awards from the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) at a ceremony hosted in Sacramento on Thursday, Dec. 7. Among the statewide honorees was Vicki Martin, who works for the Stanislaus County Probation Department.
Awardees were celebrated for their work and dedication to transforming adults and youth seeking healthy, productive lives outside the justice system.
Imperial County Deputy Imperial County Probation Officer receives statewide recognition
From the Imperial Valley Press.
IMPERIAL COUNTY – Imperial County Deputy Probation Officer Maribel Carvajal was honored at the 2023 annual Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony, receiving the Regional Employee of the Year Award for the South Region for her outstanding contributions in Imperial County.
Video: 2023 CPOC Awards Ceremony
Watch outstanding California probation leaders who were recognized for their community contributions with awards from the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC). Awardees were celebrated for their work in protecting communities and their dedication to transforming adults and youth seeking healthy, productive lives outside the justice system.
Watch the awards ceremony here.