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Gallatin County proclaims July 2025 as pretrial, probation and parole officer supervision week
Summary
The commission proclaimed July 2025 as pretrial, probation and parole officer supervision week, recognizing local misdemeanor probation and pretrial officers and noting recent changes to training, wages, and facility remodeling.
The Gallatin County Commission on July 15 proclaimed July 2025 as pretrial, probation and parole officer supervision week to recognize the county’s misdemeanor probation and pretrial officers.
Shelly Brady, deputy director of court services, presented the proclamation and described the role and training of the county’s officers. Brady said officers must complete a five-week basic academy and meet annual training and ethical standards under the Montana Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council. She said the county’s misdemeanor probation and pretrial officers are not in a 20-year retirement program and that in recent years the department has adopted a new risk-assessment system, created a pretrial diversion program, and discontinued programs judged to be ineffective.
Brady thanked the commission for budget adjustments that increased wages and for approval of funds to remodel the department’s building to address safety and operational needs. Commissioners thanked staff and said they plan a luncheon with department staff to recognize their work. The commission moved, seconded and voted to adopt the proclamation.
Why it matters: The proclamation recognizes county staff who interact closely with justice-involved individuals and who coordinate with judges, attorneys, victim services and community treatment providers in administering probation and pretrial services. The county said these officers work to balance accountability, community safety and support for people in the justice system.
What’s next: Commissioners said they will meet with staff next week for a luncheon and will continue oversight of training and facility needs raised by court-services staff.
