Community supervision agencies are facing difficulties of growing caseloads with reduced budgets and increased public expectations...meanwhile, technology is moving faster than most agencies can follow.
This is going to be a practical conversation about what's actually working in community supervision right now, and what APPA Standards require when agencies modernize. We'll cover the current state of tech adoption in government, the real gap between public and private sector innovation, and the compliance landscape agencies have to navigate today.
We will share real case studies: Agencies that dropped failure-to-appear rates from 40% to 15%; Officers who went from paper notes to 10,000+ field updates a month; Supervisors who finally got real-time visibility into their workforce...documented results from real agencies.
We'll also look at what's coming next in technology and what that means for supervision going forward.
The goal is to help agency leaders see where technology actually moves the needle, where APPA Standards give you room to innovate, and how to make progress without compromising compliance, privacy, or the officer-client relationship.
What You'll Learn:
- How technology adoption looks across community supervision right now, and why the government tech lag creates both obstacles and openings for agencies trying to modernize
- How to use APPA Standards as a modernization framework, including how Standards 6.1, 7.2, and 9.1 translate into practical requirements for risk assessment tools, caseload management platforms, and remote reporting
- What's working in the field right now. We'll walk through documented case studies in automated notifications, mobile field tools, workforce scheduling, and risk-based supervision, and break down what made each one successful
Seats are limited—register now to reserve your spot! Please note: A certificate of completion will be provided after viewing the webinar in its entirety. Unfortunately, this presentation does not offer credit for continuing education purposes.
ADDITIONAL INFO
When:
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 12:00 p.m.
Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Susan has 33 years of hands-on experience in both adult and juvenile probation. She served as a line officer and chief probation officer in Indiana. She led policy reform, staff development, and operational improvements within the justice system....
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