What happens if you breach your probation?

If you break the conditions of your probation you will be sent back to court. The court will then make a decision whether you should be sent back to prison. It is your legal right to make a complaint about the probation service handling your case. All appeals should be made to the NPS office handling your case.

How do I complain about a probation officer?

Complaints for investigation by the Ombudsman: For information about submitting complaints please see the How to Complain to the Ombudsman page. If you need to get in touch after you have sent your complaint to us, you can call 020 7633 4149 or lo-call 0845 010 7938 and leave a message.

Can my PO go through my phone?

Recently, in Riley v. California, the United States Supreme Court held that in general, police must obtain a warrant before searching a cell phone. Thus, a probation officer or parole agent must only have reasonable suspicion in order to search a cell phone.

How do I contact probation?

If you need to get in touch after you have sent your complaint to us, you can call 020 7633 4149 or lo-call 0845 010 7938 and leave a message.

What technology do probation officers use?

Parole and probation officers can monitor offenders in the community using electronic monitoring. They use two types of monitoring: radio frequency (RF) and global positioning system (GPS) monitoring. Because probation and parole share a contract with a provider, they use similar electronic monitoring technology.

What is the difference between a probation officer and parole officer?

While both probation and parole officers work with those convicted of crimes, probation officers work with individuals sentenced to probation instead of jail time. Alternatively, parole officers work with those who are former inmates.

What is the victim contact scheme?

The Victim Contact Scheme (VCS) provides information to victims of serious and violent offences, where the offender is sentenced to 12 months or more in prison. The scheme, which is run by the National Probation Service, is also offered when the offender is detained as a mental health patient.

What are the core values of the probation service?

Core Values and Ethical Principles

• We believe in the ability of people who have offended to change for the better and become responsible members of society.
• We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of the individual.
• We are committed to promoting social justice, social inclusion, equality and diversity.

Do ankle monitors have microphones?

As of now, ankle monitors do not have microphones. They are mostly GPS-run and are only used to show your location. Also, others who are not monitored but interact with the person wearing the ankle bracelet have a right to privacy and to not be recorded without their consent.