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joe · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Discuss the supervisory role of the probation officer, his or her use of authority, and the caseload dilemma. One role of a probation officer is to supervise the offender who has been sentenced to probation. Supervisory policies vary and are a reflection of

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common requirement to be hired as a law enforcement officer?

a. be a U.S. citizen
b. not have been convicted of a felony
c. not have been issued a traffic citation
d. be at least 21 years of age

Pswine · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

o whether the authority is decentralized of centralized. Often supervision will start with a preliminary interview where the officer establishes a relationship with the offender.
The ideal probation officer-offender relationship is based on trust. Often trust
o does not exist. Most probation officers rely on his or her authority to guide an offender successfully through their sentence.
An officer's authority, or ability to influence a person's actions without
o resorting to force, is based primarily on his or her power to revoke probation.
Most probation officers have excessive caseloads, which cause problems such
o as inability to enforce the conditions imposed on their clients. Lack of surveillance leads to lack of control, which is the purpose of probation.

Answer to Question 2

c