Championing Indiana Probation
as a vital part of the criminal justice system
September 3 – 5, 2025 in French Lick, Indiana
Image used with Permission, French Lick Springs Hotel
Attendees
Early Bird registration is active. Register soon to get the best choice in hotel rooms.
Corporate Sponsors
The Exhibit Hall is full. Current Paid Corporate Sponsors have been contacted with further instructions.
New Corporate Sponsors are welcome to join the cancellation list.
POPAI News
POPAI Fall Conference Early Bird Registration is open, Corporate Sponsor Exhibit Hall is Full
POPAI Fall Conference Registration with Early Bird discount pricing (until August 22,...
POPAI Probation Officer Members: Hardship Scholarships Available for Fall Conference Due by Noon July 10
POPAI is proud to announce five Hardship Scholarships for this year’s Fall...
Applications for POPAI Awards (Founder’s, Line Officer of the Year, Rookie Officer of the Year) available starting July 3 at noon
POPAI will begin collecting nominations for three prestigious awards on July 3. Learn...
POPAI Annual Elections: Intent to Run Forms Available, Due July 21, 2025 before noon
The POPAI Annual Elections will take place during the Annual Meeting in French Lick on...
POPAI Newsletter
Catch up on POPAI News from every committee. Download POPAI Summer 2025 Newsletter
Montgomery County, Indiana Probation Officers Honored with Prestigious United States Attorney Award
Montgomery County, Indiana — Probation Officer Brenda Payne and Probation Officer...
Leadership Training: How the POPAI Chief Executive Committee works
Leadership training is a crucial component in the development of effective probation...
POPAI Corporate Sponsor Policy
To ensure consistency in sponsor engagement, the POPAI Board has developed a new...
Legislative Update
The POPAI Legislation page has a new look. POPAI retains the services of LegisGroup...
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
POPAI Branded Shirts, Sweatshirts, and Quarter Zips: Pre-Sale for Pick Up
Back by popular demand, POPAI branded clothing is now available for purchase with pick...
Hamilton County Officials warn public of surge in overdoses from “KD” drug
HAMILTON COUNTY — Hamilton County health officials are issuing a critical warning...
Noble County drug court helps give back dreams for 50 classes
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — “When I was addicted, my days were powered by where I was...
Johnson County CIT earns silver certification
Johnson County’s crisis intervention team is now certified after a two-year delay....
The Public Costs of Supervision Versus Detention
For people involved in non-violent criminal cases, supervision not only presents a...
County turns down probation officers’ request for raises following Reedy recommendation
WARSAW — Hopes by the probation department to give its overloaded officers a...
Indiana to receive up to $100M as part of $7.4B opioid settlement
Indiana will receive as much as $100 million as part of a $7.4 billion settlement that...
Standard Juvenile Report (Preliminary Inquiry, Pre-dispositional Report and Modification Reports), IYAS Policy, and Technology Updates – Effective July 1, 2025
The Judicial Conference Board of Directors approved the changes to the Standard Juvenile...
Marion County to Push Hundreds of Expungements
More than 1,000 people lined up outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse to connect with community...
What’s the difference between Delta 8 THC and marijuana or ‘weed’?
Hoosiers might have started to notice gummy products labeled "Delta 8" or even "THC" in...
Significant economic impact expected after Niles Township approves marijuana dispensaries
NILES TOWNSHIP (WSBT) — Niles Township will be "greener" after the township approved 21...
9 Indiana counties chosen for misdemeanor defense reimbursement pilot
Impoverished people facing criminal charges have the right to public defense. But...
Reimagining Talent, Rebuilding Pathways — The Power of Skills-Based Hiring in Indiana Probation
In Indiana, a quiet revolution is taking place—one that has the power to reshape how we...
2026 Minimum Salary Schedule for Probation Officers
The Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS) has published the 2026 Minimum Salary...
Suicide prevention takes on urgency
County health officials are prioritizing suicide prevention after recent state data...
COMMENTARY: Breaking cycles through mental health: a pathway to successful reentry
April is National Reentry Month — a time to reflect on what it truly takes for someone...
Survey Responses Suggest Few U.S. Jails Use Screenings and Assessments for Behavioral Health Diversion
A survey of administrators at U.S. jails shows that only about one-third of facilities...
Building Connections to Housing During Reentry
Securing stable, affordable housing is fundamental to successful reentry. To help...
Corporate Sponsors
We’re grateful to our Corporate Sponsors who offer valuable services to our members.
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