probation officer
noun
: an officer appointed to investigate, report on, and supervise the conduct of convicted offenders on probation
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When Barillas arrived at the detention center, a probation officer demanded to know his gang affiliation, according to the settlement document.
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Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 6 June 2025
On March 6, 2024, during a routine home visit, state probation officers found an unapproved cellphone at Gibson’s residence and seized it, federal authorities said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
Previously, probation officers started at $45,934 a year and topped out at $57,885 after 11 years.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
An occupant of the vehicle, who was on probation at the time, spoke to his probation officer about the incident and identified Sanchez-Hernandez as the person who reportedly stole the Volvo in Sherman, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
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Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 6 June 2025
On March 6, 2024, during a routine home visit, state probation officers found an unapproved cellphone at Gibson’s residence and seized it, federal authorities said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
Previously, probation officers started at $45,934 a year and topped out at $57,885 after 11 years.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
An occupant of the vehicle, who was on probation at the time, spoke to his probation officer about the incident and identified Sanchez-Hernandez as the person who reportedly stole the Volvo in Sherman, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
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“Probation officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probation%20officer. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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