The California Probation Connection Laura Dixon

This episode features some of CPOC's legislative team to talk about CPOC priorities and advocacy efforts in 2023.

This episode features Chief Sam Leach from Calaveras County where he discusses the art and science behind case planning and probation work.

This episode features Chief Robert Reyes from San Luis Obispo County and Chief TR Merickel from Kern County where they discuss what makes a modern probation officer and how probation is an integral connector in the justice system.

This episode features Chief Mark Bonini from Amador County where he discusses some of the recent justice reforms, how and why they were created, probation’s role, and the impact these reforms have today.

Our second episode features Chief Esa Ehmen-Krause from Contra Costa County and Chief John Keene from Santa Mateo County where they discuss the perceptions and realities on the rise of crime.

Welcome to the California Probation Connection, a podcast by the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) and hosted by CPOC executive director, Karen Pank. This podcast is a space to dive deeper into the complex topics that face probation professionals, as well as everyone involved in our justice system. Our first episode features Chief Brian Richart from El Dorado County and Chief Laura Garnette from Santa Clara County, where they discuss the ever changing landscape of California's juvenile justice system and what role probation plays now and will in the future.