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probation officer
noun
: an officer appointed to investigate, report on, and supervise the conduct of convicted offenders on probation
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The leaders of unions representing firefighters, paramedics, probation officers and sheriff’s deputies said Tuesday that county supervisors should drop the plan to have voters elect the chief executive, who would manage county operations and oversee the budget.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2024
Nearly 70% of children under supervision in Tarrant County Juvenile Services receive services from Youth Advocate Programs Inc., according to Bennie Medlin, the department’s director and chief juvenile probation officer.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2024
At the end of the eight weeks, there is a graduation ceremony where adopters, parents, teachers, and even probation officers gather to celebrate the young people and canines alike.
—Allie Torgan, CNN, 12 July 2024
Short of searching every convict's home, police and probation officers must rely on the honesty of the convicted.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 11 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1880, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of probation officer was
in 1880
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“Probation officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probation%20officer. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
probation officer
noun
: an officer appointed to supervise convicted offenders on probation
Legal Definition
probation officer
noun
: an officer appointed to investigate, report on, and supervise the conduct of convicted offenders on probation
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