BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Proclamation
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF JULY 17-23, 2022
AS PROBATION OFFICERS WEEK
WHEREAS, probation officers are an essential part of the criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, probation officers uphold the law with dignity, while recognizing the right of the public to be safe-guarded from criminal activity; and
WHEREAS, probation officers are responsible for supervising adult and juvenile offenders in the community; and
WHEREAS, probation officers work in partnership with community agencies and groups; and
WHEREAS, probation officers promote prevention, intervention and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, probation officers provide services, support and protection for victims; and
WHEREAS, probation officers advocate community and restorative justice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake formally designates the week of July 17-23, 2022, as Probation Officers Week in Lake County and publicly salutes the service of law enforcement officers in our community and in communities across the nation.