DCS Annual Report 2021 | Page 33

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 had a total of 4509 staff members attend the statewide training events .

4509

MPOU - Attendees served

188

Offered Training Hourss
Training hours include both orientation required hours and annual inservice required hours
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