This week we have explored the role confusion, or dichotomy of purpose, faced by probation and parole officers. One vivid symbol of this role confusion is the question of whether these officers should carry firearms. What are the pros and cons of probation and parole officers carrying guns?

I suggest you complete the module in the following order:

1) Read Essentials of Community Corrections, Chapter 4, “The Role of the Practitioner”

2) Watch the segment “Adult Probation Officer Recruitment Video”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8A6a3phDGQ (Links to an external site.)

3) Watch the segment “Stanislaus County Probation Department HD”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0fe0UTdYAA&t=65s (Links to an external site.)

4) Read and listen to the Powerpoint presentation:

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