Probation-Parole-and-Community-Supervision-Officers-Week.pdf
WHEREAS, community corrections professionals work with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, playing a critical role to keep our communities safe; and
WHEREAS, community corrections professionals work tirelessly to help the formerly incarcerated and those involved with the justice system lead successful lives; and
WHEREAS, community corrections professionals have stepped up to the challenges created by the pandemic and have continued to serve diligently throughout; and
WHEREAS, every day, community corrections professionals assist in any way possible to help the people they supervise successfully return to their communities; and
WHEREAS, community corrections professionals collaborate with community agencies every day to secure resources, support, and assistance to people on parole, post-release supervision, and probation; and
WHEREAS, more than 2,000 certified probation/parole officers work for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and supervise the approximately 75,000 justice-involved individuals across our state; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina’s community corrections officers and those across the nation, are committed to making positive changes in their communities with their dedication, perseverance, and training;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim July 18 – 24, 2021, as “PROBATION, PAROLE, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OFFICERS’ WEEK” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.