AFSCME’s Post

Communities across the U.S. have increasingly turned to civilian oversight as an important component of public safety. State legislatures should respect the political processes undertaken by municipalities that choose civilian oversight, particularly where the choice has been made directly by voters. State legislation that is purportedly intended to bring uniformity to civilian oversight by limiting its scope and power is misguided. The whole point of civilian oversight is to allow each community to create the kind of community input to policing that meets that community’s specific needs. Today, there are many other more important, productive ways for state legislatures to show their support for law enforcement.

Friends in community supervision: see below! We need your help. 👇👇👇💡 #research #community #supervision #probation #parole #officer #study #learning #data

Armed or Unarmed? I've been asked over 50 times whether community supervision officers should be armed and every time I answer the same way. "I am not sure? Unfortunately we have no research to help guide us so it really is just based on our own perspectives." if you've ever asked yourself this question or similar questions about the pros and cons of arming probation or parole officers this is our chance to dig in and explore the answers together. We are conducting a study of adult and juvenile probation departments across the US that either carry, have some officers that carry, or no officers that carry. We are interested in understanding the impact on both officer safety and outcomes for people on supervision. if you think your department may be curious about participating in the study, please let us know. You can email me at brian@justicesystempartners.org or Dana at dana@justicesystempartners.org and we will set up a call to chat.

Here's what happens when you put seven smart people with varied expertise into a room to talk about policing and public safety. https://lnkd.in/gd3Rh4p7

A Message to City Managers, and Budget Directors: View Police training as an investment rather than an expense, you can help build stronger, more resilient law enforcement agencies that are equipped to meet the evolving needs of your community. McCarthy Byrnes #policetraining #policefunding #villagemanagers #budgetdirectors

https://lnkd.in/eBjcmCHM The BOP continues to insist that bad actors represent a very small number of Bureau staff. Does that still make common sense after the seventh staff member from FCI Dublin has been sentenced? Perhaps it is more accurate to state there is an unwillingness amongst agency leadership (e.g., Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Directors and Regional Directors) to effectively identify, choose, train, support and empower facility leaders to make local decisions to support quality staff and remove ineffective ones before they commit these egregious crimes? Continuous violations of policy, code of conduct and the law will persist until the agency shifts to a more modern, flexible and informed approach to selecting, promoting and removing their staff. Some people are a poor fit for corrections work and they should be assisted earlier in their careers to understand this fact and flourish elsewhere.

Join us for the CEP Workshop on Working with Communities and Awareness-Raising in Probation! 🔍 Ever wondered why some individuals receive alternative sanctions instead of prison time? Or how probation services work with offenders to foster community safety? 📅 Date: 10-11 June 2024 📍 Location: Prague, Czech Republic 🎙️ Meet our speakers! 🌟 Topic: Revealing Insights: Public Opinion Research on Probation 📝Presentation Focus: Explore the nuances of research with Eva Krulichova and Jan Tomasek as they share insights into public sentiment around probation. 🌟 Topic: Transitioning from Awareness to Action: Transforming Public Perception of Probation 📝 Presentation Focus: Join us as Andrea Matouskova provides concrete strategies for enhancing awareness and reshaping public views on probation. Prepare for an exploration of effective communication techniques and impactful evaluation methods. 🏃♂️ Plus, don't miss the Yellow Ribbon Run 2024 on June 11! The theme is Fathers with a criminal past. The aim is to promote safety in society and support children who suffer from their parent´s misconduct. 🔗 MORE INFO & REGISTER NOW! https://cutt.ly/KwVGfoBy.

This insightful piece delves into the issues of #overcrowding, #violence, and #staffing shortages within the #prison system, shedding light on pressing concerns that demand attention. https://lnkd.in/dKUjpQ6P

🔥 Transforming probation starts with listening to people on all sides of the issue—including the supervision officers who work within the system. Here's a look at our impact at the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI) Conference. REFORM Alliance connected with over 60 dedicated probation professionals to reimagine the future of community supervision—all thanks to our amazing Indiana State Organizer, Maranda Williams. Our breakout session on implementing best practices for county-administered probation sparked essential conversations about improving our systems to better serve our communities.REFORM Alliance is committed to including all parties in the conversation—justice-impacted individuals, community organizations, legislators, advocates, and supervision officers who work within the walls of the system. Their invaluable input is crucial to driving meaningful change and improving probation and parole practices. Together, we’re making strides toward a better future! Learn more about our work in Indiana: https://lnkd.in/gNfjNXz2 #POPAI2024 #Probation #Parole #CriminalJusticeReform #CriminalJusticeSystem #REFORMAlliance

As conversations about the future of law enforcement evolve, so do legislative priorities. 🚔 In Florida, lawmakers passed H.B. 7051. Along with establishing standards associated with uses of force, it also mandated the instruction on alternatives to the use of force, including de-escalation training, be required to obtain initial certification as a police officer within the state. Illinois’ legislation is similar to Florida’s. H.B. 3653 requires that probationary officers be instructed on the use of de-escalation techniques. Read here for more about the recent efforts by state lawmakers regarding de-escalation training and use-of-force policies. https://hubs.ly/Q02Pdz8c0