San Joaquin County Probation News
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San Joaquin County’s James “Jim” Christensen Recognized with Statewide Award of Excellence for Heroism and Service
San Joaquin County, Calif. – December 4, 2025 – James “Jim” Christensen, Senior Deputy Probation Officer with the San Joaquin County Probation Department, has been honored at the statewide 2025 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Awards Ceremony with...
San Joaquin County’s James “Jim” Christensen Recognized with Statewide Award of Excellence for Heroism and Service
San Joaquin County, Calif. – December 4, 2025 – James “Jim” Christensen, Senior Deputy Probation Officer with the San Joaquin County Probation Department, has been honored at the statewide 2025 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Awards Ceremony with...
Probation-Led Proposition 63 Compliance Operation Leads to Multiple Arrests and Firearm Seizures
September 5, 2025 The San Joaquin County Probation Department recently led a two-day Proposition 63 compliance operation concentrating on the enforcement of firearm laws and ensuring individuals prohibited from owning weapons are in compliance with state law. What is...
How Wellness Supports a Healthier, More Effective Workforce and Why it Matters
A message from Steve Jackson, Chief Probation Officer of San Joaquin County I think it is safe to say, the healthier your workforce is, the more effective they will be at work. A healthy workforce is more likely to be productive and engaged, however, it is not...
San Joaquin County Probation and Local Law Enforcement Join Forces to Address Community Concerns Regarding Homeless Encampment in Stockton
STOCKTON, CA - Probation Officers from the San Joaquin Community Assessment, Response, and Engagement Services (SJ CARES) team partnered with Strategic Community Officers (SCO) from the Stockton Police Department (SPD) to address concerns from the community regarding...
San Joaquin County Probation Conducts Successful Operation in Stockton Resulting in Multiple Arrests of High-Risk Offenders
On February 22, 2025, San Joaquin County Probation Officers, in collaboration with the Strategic Community Officers from the Stockton Police Department carried out a targeted operation in the city of Stockton. The primary objective of this operation was to contact...
Chief Probation Officer Steve Jackson of San Joaquin County Elected President of California Probation Chiefs for 2025
Incoming CPOC President, Chief Steve Jackson alongside outgoing 2024 CPOC President, Chief Kelly Vernon SACRAMENTO, CA – The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has announced the election of Chief Steve Jackson of San Joaquin County as its President for...
Probation-Led Proposition 63 Compliance Operation Leads to Multiple Arrests and Firearm Seizures
September 5, 2025 The San Joaquin County Probation Department recently led a two-day Proposition 63 compliance...
How Wellness Supports a Healthier, More Effective Workforce and Why it Matters
A message from Steve Jackson, Chief Probation Officer of San Joaquin County I think it is safe to say, the healthier...