The third full week of July marks a special celebration recognizing National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. Driven by a mission to protect communities and transform lives, probation staff in Maricopa County join the over 90,000 professionals across the country to promote public safety through dedicated service, accountability, and influencing positive change.
National PPPS Week provides the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County an opportunity to honor the more than 1,700 dedicated professionals committed to public service. This year’s Week shines a spotlight on the “Heroes Behind the Mission: Changing Lives, Enhancing Public Safety.” It celebrates the dedication and tireless efforts of community supervision professionals whose commitment transforms lives and strengthens the safety of our neighborhoods every single day.
The Adult Probation Department, overseeing the supervision of over 28,000 individuals, proudly celebrates remarkable progress this year. Through innovative approaches and dedicated efforts, the department exceeded its annual goal of achieving a success rate of more than 70 percent of individuals completing their probation terms while also significantly reducing recidivism.
“Pretrial and probation supervision remain one of society’s most effective tools in enhancing public safety by getting to the root causes of criminal behavior and assisting people in permanently exiting the criminal justice system,” said Michael Cimino, Chief, Adult Probation Department. “They bring hope and healing to families and our community as a result. I could not be prouder of the work done by our staff. It’s our pleasure to see their work, as well as juvenile probation and detention, celebrated alongside our colleagues across the United States.”
Though the role of probation staff has evolved, their core mission remains constant: to uphold public safety and strengthen communities. This shared commitment unites both the adult and juvenile probation departments in pursuit of safer and healthier neighborhoods.
The Juvenile Probation Department received over 10,000 juvenile cases last year. More than half of these cases were directed to Diversion programs, allowing youth to avoid formal court proceedings. This approach isn’t just better for the youth involved—it also leads to timelier interventions, cost savings for taxpayers, and stronger public safety outcomes.
“This year’s theme speaks directly to what our men and women do every day and who they are,” said Eric Meaux, Chief, Juvenile Probation Department. “Whether supervising youth in the community or detention, our professionals serve as guides, mentors, coaches, advocates, and educators. They create safe spaces and meaningful structures that allow young people to learn, stumble, rise, and grow while being held accountable. These are just a fraction of the daily heroics that help shape new paths for youth. The work is not just about enforcing rules—it’s about teaching hope, cultivating resilience, and empowering change.”
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