Probation Officers Union President Says Department Is Understaffed And Underpaid

By Kevin Rincon, CBS New York

January 27, 2023

Some New York City probation officers are describing their department as understaffed and underpaid, and they say it's only getting tougher.

CBS2's Kevin Rincon spoke exclusively with Dalvanie K. Powell, president of the United Probation Officers Association, a group of 741 officers.

"We're overwhelmed, case loads are high, and there's a lot of pressure," she said. "Our case loads have increased. Those who would have otherwise been in custody are now coming to us."

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