Department of Community Supervion
Misdemeanor Probation Oversight Unit
The Misdemeanor Probation Oversight Unit ( MPOU ) is authorized to register misdemeanor probation entities and individuals , conduct audits to determine compliance , and investigate potential violations of laws and / or rules . This past year , MPOU conducted 100 % of assigned audits for 75 providers throughout the state and 789 courts serviced by both Governmental and Private providers .
MPOU coordinates training events , opportunities , monitors training related activities , and audits training records of the public and private misdemeanor probation providers . Embedded within DCS , MPOU strives to educate providers on our mission during each training session . Additionally , MPOU approves training resources / curriculum and trainer qualifications utilized by providers and performs training related compliance reviews per Georgia state law and DCS policies . Through dedicated service delivery , MPOU conducted 85 statewide training events and have had a total of 2896 staff members attend the statewide training events .
MPOU witnessed operational enhancements this year with the updates made to the “ What We Look For ” manual which is a 75 page document that provides guidance on how to succeed in compliance . Aside from operational enhancements , MPOU adjusted with the public health emergency and initiated virtual training sessions . These sessions , coupled with hard work by the MPOU team , led to the approval of all 859 Misdemeanor staff members to provide service since January of 2020 .
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