Championing Indiana Probation
as a vital part of the criminal justice system
September 3 – 5, 2025 in French Lick, Indiana
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POPAI News
Greg Werich Receives Order of Augustus
Congratulations to Greg Werich, Wells County Chief Probation Officer as this year’s...
Remembering April 28, 1997: Donald R. “Charley” Knepple
Probation Officer Donald Knepple was shot and killed after being ambushed by a man at a...
Grant County Probation Officer selected as Donald “Charley” Knepple scholarship recipient
Every year POPAI provides a scholarship in memory of probation officer Donald "Charley"...
POPAI Knepple Scholarship to be Presented at Justice Services Conference
Thank you to POPAI Members who submitted applications for the Donald “Charley” Knepple...
Minutes from POPAI March 13 Board Meeting
The POPAI Board met on March 13. Minutes are here.
POPAI “Charley” Knepple Memorial Scholarship for Probation Officers Pursuing Advanced Degrees: Apply Before March 3
Update 03-03-2025: 2025 Donald “Charley” Knepple Scholarship Enters the Judging Phase...
POPAI Seeks District 6 Representative
After years of dedicated service, District 6 Representative Albert Arnold has resigned...
POPAI Tracks 2025 Legislation
POPAI is tracking key bills from the 2025 Legislative Session that impact Probation and...
Save the Date: Phil Chalmers opens Fall Conference 2025
Phil Chalmers is a Criminal Profiler, True Crime Writer, and the host of the podcast...
Articles
Board Members find articles we think might interest you. We welcome submissions from POPAI members especially if they feature your county, just send them to ContactUsatPOPAI@gmail.com
The Rural Behavioral Health Crisis Continuum: Considerations and Emerging State Strategies
Behavioral health crisis care consists of a range of interventions for people at risk...
COMMENTARY: ‘Turn Awareness Into Action’: What Indiana is doing for mental health
Every May, Mental Health America leads the state and nation in recognizing Mental Health...
Juvenile diversion program expands in Indianapolis, offering teens a second chance
INDIANAPOLIS – A program designed to divert juveniles from the criminal justice system...
“Beyond Substance” Podcast Explores the Overdose Crisis Through Lived Experience and Data-Driven Solutions in Powerful New Episode
In this episode of Beyond Substance, hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller explore the...
Indy Politics talks with Steve McCaffery of Mental Health America Indiana about mental health
With May being mental health awareness month, Indy Politics talks with Steve McCaffery...
Probation Department References Staff Shortage in Request for Wage Increases
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — About 2% of Kosciusko County is on probation, and each of the county...
Legalized marijuana hits roadblocks after years of expansion
As every state surrounding Idaho legalized marijuana, state Rep. Bruce Skaug started to...
Governor Braun signs Executive Order focused on employment after release.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order focused on employing inmates after...
Commentary: Protecting Hoosier youth from unregulated vapes
As the former sheriff of Knox County, the executive director of the Indiana Sheriffs’...
Youth gun deaths in the US have surged 50% since 2019
Firearm-related deaths among children and teenagers in the United States have risen...
Tippecanoe County Sheriff on Jails and Mental Health
Indy Politics speaks with Tippecanoe County Sheriff Robert Goldsmith who says the state...
Overdose Lifeline introduces new online tool
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — To commemorate Black Balloon Day, an Indianapolis nonprofit is...
IN teen drug use stats show greater need for early intervention
Hoosier teens are nearly 3% more likely to have used cocaine, methamphetamines or heroin...
Proposed bill would require employers to accept applicants’ non-accredited diplomas
[POPAI note: this bill was signed by the Governor on 4/10/2025] The types of diplomas...
Leadership webinar series explores key skills for today’s court leaders
February 26, 2025 -- If you're searching for greatness and untapped potential from your...
22 Investigates: Human trafficking affects people in our state, community
Human trafficking affects people in our state and right here in our own community....
The projected costs and economic impact of mental health inequities in the United States
Mental health inequities may not only harm individuals but also hinder economic...
U.S. Sentencing Commission Reports on Overdoses in Federal Drug Trafficking Crimes
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Today the U.S. Sentencing Commission released a new study of...
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