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    Public Safety Training

    County Adult Probation and Parole Training

    As of 2019, PCCD assumed responsibility to provide Basic and Continued Education Training for County Adult Probation and Parole Officers. 

    County Adult Probation & Parole Training System (CAPPS)
    Advisory Commitee | CAPPAC

    Overview

    The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) offers comprehensive training for County Adult Probation and Parole Officers to enhance their professional skills and ensure effective supervision of offenders. This training is offered up to four times per year and consists of two weeks of intensive training.

    This training program covers a range of topics, including risk assessment, evidence-based practices, case management, community supervision strategies, and legal updates. The goal is to equip officers with the tools and knowledge needed to promote public safety, reduce recidivism, and support the successful reintegration of individuals on probation or parole. By focusing on the development of critical skills, PCCD's training aims to foster a more effective and rehabilitative criminal justice system across Pennsylvania's counties.

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    County Adult Probation and Parole Training System (CAPPS)

     

    Call for Instructors

    County Adult Probation and Parole Basic Training Academy

    In 2019, the County Adult Probation and Parole Advisory Committee (CAPPAC) was created within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). The CAPPAC is charged with, among other things, developing and supporting basic and continuing education training for county adult probation and parole officers.

    PCCD is seeking qualified individuals to voluntarily participate as instructors for the Basic Training Academy (BTA) for County Adult Probation and Parole Officers. The BTA consists of two weeks of training – the first week is offered "live" virtually, and the second week is offered in-person in the State College area. The BTA will be offered at different times throughout the year.

    If you are interested in volunteering to participate as an instructor, please click here to be redirected to our instructor application database. Please be prepared to upload relevant materials (i.e. CV, resume, references, examples of presentations, etc.).