Should community supervision officers carry firearms?: A survey of intensive supervision officers

This study examines the attitudes of probation officers monitoring intensive supervision probation caseloads in Texas regarding arming probation officers. The results from this survey indicate that intensive supervision officers are a somewhat diverse group and hold a variety of opinions regarding t...

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Published in:Justice professional 2000-03, Vol.12 (4), p.487-505
Main Authors: Ross, Toby, Wells, Terry L., Johnson, W. Wesley
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
attitudes
Community supervision
corrections department
firearms
measurement
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Summary:This study examines the attitudes of probation officers monitoring intensive supervision probation caseloads in Texas regarding arming probation officers. The results from this survey indicate that intensive supervision officers are a somewhat diverse group and hold a variety of opinions regarding their use of firearms. While the survey respondents indicate support for requiring ISP officers to carry a firearm, they clearly do not belive all community supervision officers should be required to carry a firearm. Policy implications of arming probation officers are discussed in light of the increasing felonization of probation caseloads.
ISSN:0888-4315
1477-2787
DOI:10.1080/1478601X.2000.9959564