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Senate Rules Committee advances Brian Bishop to full Senate after questioning on parole supervision
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The Senate Rules Committee voted 5–0 to forward Brian Bishop’s nomination to lead the Division of Adult Parole Operations to the full Senate after questioning on data-driven supervision, GPS monitoring, victim protections and efforts to house people on parole.
The Senate Rules Committee on Monday voted to send Brian Bishop’s nomination to the full Senate for confirmation after an hour of questioning about parole supervision, victim protections and reentry supports.
Bishop, nominated to serve as director of the Division of Adult Parole Operations, told the committee he intends to run a data-driven supervision program that balances public safety and rehabilitation. He described GPS monitoring, risk-assessment tools and coordination with behavioral health clinicians as core elements of heightened supervision for people assessed at higher risk.
The exchange focused on how the division identifies and manages the highest-risk parolees. Vice Chair…
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