Parole Supervision Week 2025 comes during a time of profound loss for our department. Last week, Parole Agent Joshua Byrd was killed in the line of duty while carrying out his responsibilities. His death is a sobering reminder of the risks parole professionals face every day in service to others.
Your work is demanding, complex, and often dangerous. Yet across the Division of Adult Parole Operations, the Division of Rehabilitative Programs, the Board of Parole Hearings, and throughout CDCR, you continue to serve with professionalism, integrity, and a deep commitment to public safety.
This week, we recognize your service and honor the sacrifice that comes with it. We carry the memory of Agent Byrd with us and stand united in our shared mission to protect the public and support those working to rebuild their lives.
On behalf of the Division of Adult Parole Operations and the communities we serve, thank you for your courage, your dedication, and your continued service to the people of California.
Heather Bowlds, Director (A)
Division of Adult Parole Operations
Governor proclaims Probation Services and Parole Supervision Week
As we celebrate Probation Services and Parole Supervision Week, we recognize the dedication and heroism displayed by community corrections professionals. With unwavering commitment to professionalism, integrity, and strength, they navigate a challenging and often hazardous work environment.
This week, we honor the tireless work parole and probation officers do to build trust and instill hope within our communities. Through tailored supervision and services that address the unique needs of individuals, they keep communities safe by providing justice-involved individuals with the accountability, support, services, and tools necessary to reintegrate safely and successfully into society.
From conducting home visits and administering drug tests to facilitating counseling sessions, working with crime victims, and assisting with housing and employment opportunities, parole and probation agents possess the expertise necessary to offer comprehensive support to all individuals impacted in the community.
To all the dedicated community corrections professionals, I extend my heartfelt appreciation for the time you have devoted to public service. Your unwavering contributions serve as the steadfast pillars of our public safety systems.
Governor Gavin Newsom
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