Victimization of Probation/Parole Officer

Victimization of probation officers has been a trending topic for the last two decades. This concern about victimization has been consistent with the changes of attitudes by the officers towards their contemporary work. The safety issues among these officers have been reported in various journals and media. The majority of the officers say about perceived risks to their safety when they are performing their duties. These risks are experienced more in the field than in the offices.

From the research about a probation officer who was victimized when in their line of duty in the United States, we read about Thomas Eric Gahl. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a First Lieutenant. On September 22, 1986, he was shot dead by Michael Jackson, who was an offender under the supervision of Gahl (Lindner & Koehler, 1992). This happened as the parole officer was conducting a routine visit to Jackson's home. The offender who was mentally challenged chased the officer who was already wounded down the street. He finally caught up and shot him; he did not have a firearm, so...

The case was held by Louisiana court because it involved malpractice; the justice department also reported that Gahl was the first probation officer to be killed by...…to solve their problems, they offer support and guidance. I would choose this style for a mentally ill person to demonstrate concern and help them perceive how their old behaviors have caused them problems. The other three types, like law enforcement, convey obeying laws and firmness are essential. This may not be practical to a person who is mentally ill.

In conclusion, probation officers have experienced victimization, especially in the line of duty. The outcomes and the factors related to this have been discussed; for example, they are denied firearms which renders them some insecurities from the offenders. When dealing with parolees, there are different supervision that should be used depending…