FPPOA 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