Probation staff report training progress and say firearms-training requirements under review

Apr 7, 2026

Probation officials told the committee that DNA collection and staff training goals are on track, Adult Interactive Journaling is in progress, and research is underway into carrying firearms training requirements; Brittany Heysler will cover while Alyssa Palmer is out.

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Probation staff Alyssa Palmer and Brittany Heysler presented monthly statistics and Q1 goal updates. Palmer reported that DNA collection is "on track," staff training and Adult Interactive Journaling remain in progress, and that the office has researched training requirements related to staff carrying firearms and will continue the discussion.

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