Federal Probation
& Pretrial Officers
Association
Mission Statement
As stated in the Association constitution, revised in 1994, the purpose and objectives of the Association are as follows:
- TO STUDY and improve methods of
correctional service and philosophy and advocate pre-service and
in-service education.
- TO PROMOTE a program of public
relations in order to build and maintain an enlightened public
interest in the proper administration of probation, pretrial
services, parole and other correctional services.
- TO COLLABORATE and, when
appropriate, affiliate with other associations and groups
interested in the prevention and treatment of crime and
delinquency
- TO CONTINUALLY maintain and
advocate high professional personnel standards
- TO PROMOTE the improvement of
the laws governing criminal justice and correctional process.
- TO SUPPORT and assist in studies for the determination and evaluation of fiscal and personnel needs and to make appropriate recommendations
