what have been some of your experiences with probation officers?

Question

I will be on probation soon for the first time. are they pricks or are they professionals? Or are they professional pricks?

sorry Alaska but ive never been in prison i said PROBATION not PAROLE nimrod

Answer 1

Most supervision officers start out a little on the stern side... So expect to be hit with a bit of attitude, initially. But I guarantee you, if you just do what you're supposed to do, and don't do what you're not supposed to do, the PO will back off real soon. Caseloads are so enormous these days, anybody who's following the rules, paying their fines/fees on time, testing clean, going to their groups or classes, is employed, and NOT just throwing excuses as to why they can't do those things... well.. they get set to the back burner because there's plenty of folks to pay attention to who ARE messing up.

Oh... and for the person who posted above me, this person said he's soon to be on PROBATION... not PAROLE... there's a difference. Anyone in prison would be released to Parole's supervision... not Probation's. You might want to get your facts straight before you start hammering people.

Answer 2

They are as varied as anybody else. Unfortunately we as a society lock up people for the most minor infractions of the law. Once on parole/probation, it’s even easier to go back to jail. If you get some hardnosed that’s trying to save the world and everybody thinks that everybody that’s ever gone to jail is as bad as some murder, rapist, or robber you’d better stay on the extremely straight and narrow. There are some like this, but most seem to shuffle petty offenses to the back burner and concentrate on the more serious offenders.

It’s extremely hit or miss. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

Most are professionals, some a little more hard-nosed than others!

I would assume many ex-cons would call their PO's pricks! But that's OK, that just means they are doing their jobs!

I have heard of few dirty ones, especially where I am from. That might not be nationwide though!

Answer 4

LoL, nice options! Remain firm and don't let these guys play you. To often I find the criminals have been in the system to long and they know the ropes and chains to pull to make you look like an idiot. Time will make you a better officer but my advice is trust no one! Cover your own *** and do not let your clients run the show. They run their mouths they end up back in a brick cell, enough said.

Good luck!

Answer 5

They are too lenient on the dirt bags they have to supervise. Takes a lot of gall for some moron in prison to call a guy trying to do his job a "prick."

They are professionals that have to deal with pricks. Don't like how you are treated, go back to prison and do your full sentence. Or here's a novel idea, keep your dumb azz out of prison. Act like an adult. Act like you've got more sense then the bars you are staring at.

But most likely you'll be back and then you'll have all the pricks you can handle.

Answer 6

It all depends really, like all people there are some arses, and there are some real nice ones.
Along as you tow the line and attend your sessions wen required, you will be just fine. But do not try and push your luck with them as they will come down hard on you.
Good luck I'm sure you will get on okay with him/her.

As for AlaskaMusher, oh how hard it must be for you when you are soooooooo perfect!!!!!! get a life, everyone like it or not is entitled to a second chance!!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

Strong-arm robbery, holding on to fees and lying to the courts to get someone jailed. Doubling the costs set by judges with the threat of jail.

Answer 8

Pay your probation fees on time, report when you are told to do so, be respectful, stay clean, and don't commit any crimes. You will do fine if you follow these instructions.

Answer 9

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