Assignment Details

Using intellipath, the text, the library, or other credible academic sources, research and discuss probation and parole. Include the following:

• First off, all explain the basic differences between probation and parole.
• Define the roles of the probation and parole officers in corrections. What authority do probation and parole officers have over their charges? Do they have the authority under certain conditions to disregard civil liberties such as those protected by the 1st and 4th Amendments? Why is this necessary for probation and parole officers to have this authority?
• What is the difference between State and Federal probation and parole officers in terms of jurisdiction and inmate cases that they supervise?