Ohio Chief Probation Officers Association Line Officer of the Year

OCPOA Line Officer of the Year

George W. Farmer Line Officer of the Year Award

Explanation of the Award

The OCPOA is a state association comprised of chief administrators of probation services and community control agencies operated by the Courts and/or the State of Ohio who are actively involved with probation services programs, in both adult and juvenile sectors. To that purpose, the association was desirous of recognizing and honoring officers in the field of probation.

This award is presented to probation officers who have performed their duties in an outstanding manner and/or made significant contributions to the field of probation at the local, state of federal level. The recipient may also have brought credit or honor to the profession through participation or involvement in community activities or programs. This is a practitioner award for those field officers actively involved in supervision.

Any member of the Ohio Chief Probation Officers Association can submit nominations by utilizing the application attached for any staff position in the State of Ohio. All individuals who are nominated will be recognized at the June Training Institute Luncheon and the individual who is awarded the George W. Farmer Award will be submitted to the American Probation and Parole Association‘s Scotia Knouf National Line Officer of the Year Award. The deadline for award submission is May 13, 2012.

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