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Puppies!! PAW Program
New Chaplains

New Addition to Joplin
Summer Activities

OC Probation Quarterly Vol. 1 Iss. 3

Message from the Chief...

O HAPPY SUMMER 2017!!

n behalf of Executive Management, our Strategic Support Division/PIO, and our Digital Communications
Specialist, we now share our Summer 2017 Probation Quarterly Newsletter. Once again, we are very proud of all
of the featured articles, as well as the many accomplishments our staff have achieved over this past quarter.
Our Budget team, led by Division Director Dana Schultz and Kim Olgren-Potter (Budget Manager), as
well as all of our budget analysis staff, are currently working on wrapping up the budget planning for Fiscal
Year 2017/2018. I am proud to say we have not only come in on budget for FY 2016/2017, but we are also well
prepared to do the same in the upcoming fiscal year. As the Summer begins, EM will begin to schedule the
annual Juvenile Facility and Regional Office visits. We will be sharing the County update, as well as State Budget
info and updates on the many initiatives which will continue to move our department forward for the upcoming
year. We are also planning for an all DPO and Supervisor meeting to further discuss contact standards, as well
as department expectations in engaging the populations we serve.
Please be on the lookout for the nomination opportunities for the Department’s annual Chief’s Awards
to be held in the Fall. Chief’s Awards are the time to nominate your peers who have gone above and beyond to
ensure the department’s mission and vision is being attained.
I want to extend a special thanks to all of our Juvenile Facility staff! I have recently had the opportunity to
attend several High School graduations, have led a few facility tours, as well as visited Joplin to see Staff Specialist
Melissa Murphy and our youth creating the “Joplin Bobcats” mural. All of our facilities look outstanding. Staff
were observed engaging the youth in many programs and pro-social activities. The overall tone of each facility
appears positive, while allowing for the safest and best opportunities for all of our youth to better themselves.
This is also that time of year where our Employee Development and Support Division team, led by Division
Director Jeff Corp, will be sending out the Department’s Annual Training Catalog. In reviewing the training, I am
very proud of the selection of courses that will provide all of our staff the opportunity to receive outstanding
training opportunities, to further their knowledge and skills to best support the populations we serve. As an
Executive team, we continue to move the Department in the direction of operating as “One Department” with
one mission and vision, while aligning with the County’s CEO efforts to becoming “One County, a County of
Excellence.” The Executive Team is proud of all of our staff in the Department who continue to ensure Orange
County is a Safer Place Through Positive Change!

Thank you for all you do!

Summer 2017

4. Promotions
7. Service Awards
8. New Chaplains
10. Donations of Books for Juvenile Hall
11. Welcome to PAO 4th Floor
12. WIT Court
14. PAW Program
16. Imelda Robles
17. New Addition to Joplin
19. Cinco De Mayo at Joplin
20. Soccer Game
21. G.R.I.P.
22. After Hours: Summer Shots of Probation Staff
23. Around Probation

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Paul Fleming Supervising Probation Officer

Paul began his career with the Probation was accepted into the armed cadre. On August 31, 2007,
Paul was deployed to Unit 100 - Special Enforcement
Department as a Probation Night Counselor in 1994 Unit (SEU) and began to supervise offenders with
at Juvenile Hall. After a few years of working nights, a propensity toward violent behavior in the South
he was promoted to Deputy Probation Counselor. In Orange County area. In 2012, while remaining in SEU,
2000, Paul transferred to the South County Youth and he began supervising offenders in the North County
Family Resource Center. area.
Paul was promoted to Deputy Probation Officer Over the course of almost 10 years in SEU, he
in 2001 and attended BPOC 74. Upon deployment has shared his knowledge with other officers, having
later that year, he was assigned to work with juveniles assisted in Laser Village and Hotel Searches in BPOC,
in South Orange County, and later transferred to the as well as assisting in the Department’s Field Safety
South Orange County Juvenile Drug Court program. In Academy. While working in SEU, Paul continued his
2003, Paul was reassigned to work a juvenile caseload education and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal
in Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa out of our West Justice from Union Institute University in 2014. Paul
County Field Services Office. In 2005, he transferred to was promoted to Supervising Probation Officer and
Unit 241, assuming the supervision of sex offenders. assigned to the Adult Court Services Division in the
While supervising this caseload, he became 1203.9 Unit effective June 9th.
interested in the Department’s arming program and

Veronica Gaxiola Senior Deputy
Probation Officer

V eronica earned an AA in Liberal Studies and Offender Unit as the assessment officer. In view of
her commitment to health and fitness, she became a
graduated from California State University, Fullerton Functional Fitness Instructor for the Department and
with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services. authors the Department’s Health & Wellness Tip of the
She began her career with the Orange County Probation Month.
Department in September of 1990 as a student intern. In November of 2012, Veronica returned to Unit
In July of 1991, Veronica joined the Basic 339, Adult Field Services at the Santa Ana Office, where
Probation Officer Core class as a bilingual Deputy she has built a strong collaborative partnership with
Probation Officer. Her first assignment was Adult Field the Orange Police Department Special Enforcement
Services, Unit 339, at the Santa Ana Office where she Detail. In August 2016, Veronica was recognized at
spent 5 1/2 years. While in unit 339, Veronica became an Instructor Appreciation Luncheon where she was
the Department’s first Drug Court officer, spearheading presented with the Master Instructor Certificate and
the Drug Court Pilot Program in the mid 1990’s. She Pin. On top of everything else, she has been a part of
later transferred to Adult Field Services at the West the Department’s Peer Support Team since its existence
County Field Services Office. Additional assignments in 2016. Veronica was promoted to Senior Deputy
included DV Unit, Non-Custody Intake, and Adult Sex Probation Officer and assigned to the Professional
Standards Division effective May 12th.
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Kathy Soltoro Senior Deputy
Probation Officer

K athy earned her BS in Criminal Justice while at SAO. She was later transferred to North County Field
Service Office supervising adult offenders.
attending CSU Long Beach. She graduated in May Having successfully completed the firearms
of 2002 and began her career with the Probation training course and being placed in the armed cadre,
Department that same month when she was hired as a in July 2013, Kathy was reassigned to the Special
Deputy Probation Counselor, assigned to Juvenile Hall. Enforcement Unit supervising a caseload in South
In May of 2006, Kathy was promoted to Deputy Orange County. Over the past several years Kathy has
Probation Officer and completed BPOC 79. She was been an integral part of the SEU/High Control team.
initially assigned to PC1210 at the West County Office. Throughout her career, Kathy has demonstrated
Within that assignment, she collaborated with different the ability to work hard and has a desire to work with
community-based organizations including the Health troubled offenders. She is compassionate and cares
Care Agency and their contracted providers. She also about others, which she shares as a member of the
worked in conjunction with different law enforcement department’s peer support team. She along with several
agencies, as well as the District Attorney’s Office and members of the team assisted many of those involved
the Public Defender. and affected by the San Bernardino active shooter
In October of 2009, she was transferred to tragedy in December 2015. Kathy was promoted to
the North YRC, where she worked with juveniles Senior Deputy Probation Officer and assigned to the
on probation and their families. In July 2011, Kathy Professional Standards Division effective May 12th.
returned to the PC1210 unit, supervising a FM caseload

Rodney Grantham Senior Deputy
Probation Officer

Rodney graduated from California State to Juvenile Field Supervision in South County.
In October 2012, Rodney was reassigned to the Post
University, Long Beach with a Bachelor’s degree in Community Supervision Division and worked alongside
Film and Electronic Arts. He began his career in 2004 the Anaheim Police Department.
as a Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officer assigned to In October 2014, Rodney accepted a different
the Joplin Youth Center. Shortly thereafter Rodney challenge and was reassigned to the Sex Crimes Unit.
was reassigned to the Juvenile Court Work Program Rodney has upheld a stellar work ethic reputation
where he remained until his promotion to Supervising throughout his career. He is an expert at investigations,
Juvenile Correctional Officer in February 2007. Within a report writing, GPS supervision, and holding offenders
month Rodney accepted another promotion to Deputy accountable. Rodney was promoted to Senior Deputy
Probation Officer (DPO). Probation Officer and assigned to the Professional
After graduating BPOC, Rodney was assigned Standards Division effective May 12th.

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Francisco Ochoa Supervising Juvenile
Correctional Officer

F rancisco began his career with the Probation Center, where he was assigned to the Hermanos group.
Francisco enjoyed working the open camp setting and
Department as a Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officer remained at Joplin until his temporary promotion and
I in 2006 at Juvenile Hall. Francisco worked the now permanent promotion to Supervising Juvenile
Institutional Security Unit, (ISU), until he was promoted Correctional Officer.
to Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officer II in October Throughout Francisco’s 11 years with the
2006. Francisco floated in the floater pool for several department he has enjoyed representing his peers
months until he accepted a shift in Unit G. Unit G as a dedicated Orange County Employee Association
was a pre camp Unit concentrating on preparing the representative since 2010. Francisco is also a United
youth to serve their commitments in a less restrictive States Army Veteran where he was a Staff Sergeant
environment. Francisco remained for approximately in the Military Police. Francisco was promoted to
seven years in Unit G becoming a leader and a “go to” Supervising Juvenile Correctional Officer and assigned
staff in the facility. In 2014, Francisco’s desire to further to Unit Y the Boys Receiving Unit at Orange County
develop his skill sets led to his transfer to Joplin Youth
Juvenile Hall.


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Service

15 Awards 10

Kye Howard 30 Lha Tonyia Lowe
Jaime Villareal Susan Trammell Annette Stephens
Fernando Badillo 20 Tiffany Tillman
Jason Baker 25 Sharilyn Brayall
Jeffrey Burgett Cindy Boggs Art Lopez
Lourdes Carillo Andy Fuentes Cuong Dang
Xinghui Chen Juan Rodriguez Christell Mulock Michael Draffen
Mark Benton Valery Fuentes
Paul Flores Fermin Sanchez Zenette Brown
Sarah Flynn Demitra Walker Joe Gallegos
Kevin Foss Trina Bruce John Carlson Beatriz Jauregui
Jeffrey Hagstrom Lisa Carpenter Roberto Jimenez
Kaleina Johnson Martin Corrales Vincent Hernandez Olivia Nambo
Brian Juneau Robert Eitner
Natalie Lopez Geoff Greene Sharon Kelly Mike O’Brien
Michael Malmfeldt Sierra Kennedy Kimberlee Olgren-Potter
Alma Montes Jaime Ruiz
Ruben Muniz Christine Staswick Shannon Mathieson Evelyn Olivares
Marco Munoz Bryan Prieto Carlos Pinto
Azucena Neri Christina Sakamoto
Nathaniel Padayao Michele Smith Daniel Ramirez
Terri Poche Yvonne Sambrano-Garcia
Andres Ramos
Kawanna Reed Laketa Thomas
Ana Rosa Rodarte Robert Valdez
Henry Rodriguez Karen Vieyra
Veronica Rodriguez
Jason Schryver
Beverly Scott
Prosanthy Trias 7.
Rachelle Westman
Lorna Winterrowd

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Chaplain Program

T he Chaplain program started about 10 years ago by retired Division Director Darlyne

Pettinnicchio. There are currently three active chaplains in the program. They serve as a resource
for all staff at all times. They can respond to critical incidents involving department staff (e.g. officer
involved shooting, suicide, etc...) for support/counseling, in addition they can assist with weddings
and funerals and can perform invocations at events. They are not Ecumenical (one) faith based
but secular (spiritual) and are commonly referred to as a “ministry of presence.” Prior to joining
the program, Staff Chaplains are required to submit to fingerprinting and a background check.
The chaplains can be contacted individually or via a Peer Support Team Member and they all have
business cards with contact information. They can meet with staff once or on an ongoing basis,
whatever the staff member wants.

John Schaefer


Before joining the staff at EvFree
Fullerton John had 40 years of municipal
J ohn Schaefer is a native Californian. government service. He started his career
with the Cypress Police Department where
John grew up here in Orange County and he worked for 24 years, rising to the rank of
attended Fullerton College where he received Police Lieutenant. From Cypress John went to
his Associates Degree in Police Science. He also Seal Beach PD where he served as a Captain
has a B.S. from CSULB and an M.P.A. from USC. for six years. He then went to Placentia PD
He is currently a pastor at EvFree Fullerton, and where he served as Chief of Police. After his
before becoming a Staff Chaplain, John served time at Placentia, John was hired by the San
as a VIP with the Protestant Ministry serving Marino Police Department as Chief of Police
as a Chaplain at YLA. John left his role as YLA and he served in that role for 5 years. After that
Chaplain because during his time working with assignment John became the City Manager in
the staff at YLA he felt that he could provide San Marino and he served in that capacity for
a greater service to the men and women of four years. John and his wife Kaetchen have
the Orange County Probation Department as been married for 39 years and they have three
a Staff Chaplain. grown daughters.

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Paul Cobb Father Sera

P aul was born and raised in Illinois. Father Sera has been a Staff Chaplain

He retired from the Marine Corps after 20 with the Probation Department since 2011.
years of service. He and his family relocated He was born in Holguin, Cuba and moved to
to Orange County upon his retiring from the United States when he was young. He is
active military service. He has been married our first Staff Chaplain VIP. Prior to serving
24 years to Jennifer, and they have three our department, Father Sera served in the
children: Alexis, Zack, and Madison. He United States Navy and was a Navy Chaplain
currently serves as an associate pastor in for 13 years. He also served as a Hospital
Orange, CA. He has a Master of Divinity, Staff Chaplin part-time for nine years. He
and is pursuing a doctorate in counseling. also served as a Catholic Detention Ministry
After an injury derailed his dreams of VIP from 1988-1990. When not volunteering,
serving in law enforcement upon retiring Father Sera is conducting his Catholic Priest
from the Marine Corps, he still felt a tug duties at his local church. In 2014 Father
to serve in some capacity. He chose to Sera completed the Fullerton Citizens Police
become a Staff Chaplain with Orange Academy and he has received a certificate
County Probation so that he can provide in counseling PTSD. He is also licensed in
a needed presence and listening ear to
the employees and their families, and Marriage Family Therapy.
serve them in whatever way he can. He
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Donations of paperback, young adult material in good condition are accepted.
For more information call (714) 935-7651 and ask for the library.

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PAO
Welcome to PAO!

On March 15th staff from Accounting and Human Resorces Services Staff relocated
to the fourth floor of the PAO building.

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W. I. T.
- Sanford Rose

D eputy Probation Officers (DPOs) Alice contract staff, and maintain departmental
standards. Based on the mental health of their
Jones and Kristy Samuel are assigned to the probationers, they routinely problem solve and
Whatever It Takes (WIT) Collaborative Court Unit work closely with the mental health providers and
381. This team is comprised of two probation local law enforcement to mitigate client issues
officers, a public defender, district attorney, health which occur outside of normal business hours.
care clinician, and mental health contract staff. Recently, the County has been working
DPOs Jones and Samuel supervise approximately diligently to identify and improve gaps in mental
110 severely persistently mentally ill clients who health services within the system. This initiative,
have been convicted of various felonies. Their work known as “Stepping Up”, has been an important
week can be extremely challenging, interesting piece aimed at improving mental health services.
and rewarding both due to the probationers they Judge Mary Kreber Varipapa presides over the
supervise and the demands of the court. During Collaborative Courts and has been an advocate
the week, they are required to attend collaborative for the effectiveness of these courts in reducing
staffing, court proceedings, conduct routine drug recidivism and enhancing community safety.
and alcohol testing, coordinate with mental health

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Keith G. reported he was not medicaStiuomnmero2f0fi1c7ers!
compliant and failed to report for treatment as
Sheila R. was diagnosed with depression
directed. The probationer locked himself inside and bi-polar disorder at age 14. She also began IV
his residence with suicidal ideations. DPO Jones drug use at age 11. She was most recently arrested
coordinated efforts with various mental health on theft and assault charges with a history of
providers who responded to the residence. Due abuse in her past. While in custody, Sheila lost the
to the efforts of this collaborative team, the custody of her two year old child. In October 2016,
probationer was deescalated at the scene and did she was court ordered to serve 210 days in custody
not carry out his plan. With setbacks also come and complete the WIT court program. After her
the opportunities for success.
release from custody, Sheila R. remains sober,
Jermaine W. was placed in the WIT court in takes her prescribed psychiatric medications,
April 2011 and successfully graduated the program attends therapy from five separate providers, and
in May 2017. Jermaine W. was not only mentally is currently in compliance with her conditions of
ill, but associated with a known criminal street supervision. Due to the tireless efforts of the WIT
gang. He was defiant of WIT court rules, probation court team, she has found stable employment and
supervision, as well as efforts at mental health housing and has begun the reunification process
treatment. Over time, and with the hard work of with her son.
the team, Jermaine W. made significant changes
The officers and collaborative agencies
in his attitude, began complying with treatment, involved in theWIT court program continually strive
and the supervision efforts of probation. During to improve the lives of the severely persistently
his graduation speech, he openly thanked DPO mentally ill, while protecting the community and
Jones for her “tough love” and challenging his reducing recidivism. They truly reflect the mission
previously defiant attitude and demeanor. This of the department in making Orange County safer
case highlights the effectiveness of the WIT court through hard work, dedication, professionalism
and the persistence and professionalism of our
and being agents of positive change.

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PUPS AND WARDS

I - Denise Nichols
n 2009, a collaboration between the Orange County Probation Department and
Pathways to Hope Executive Director, Janette Thomas, began. The concept was to pair
hard to adopt animals with youth who had histories of severe criminal behavior. The goal
was to teach the youth how to care and train an animal so as to increase their ability to
be adopted. In the process, the youth would learn responsibility, compassion, and a job
skill that they might be able to use upon their release. On September 1, 2009, the first
group of three dogs entered the PAW (Pups and Wards) program in the PRIDE program
at Juvenile Hall. The program remained at Juvenile Hall until 2014, when the PRIDE

program moved to the Youth Leadership Academy.
The program has received several awards, including a special recognition from the Board
of Supervisors. It was also featured in a PBS special documentary highlighting successful

programs for animals and “at risk” youth.

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Many of the dogs were trained so well that, upon graduation, they were sent

to the advanced training program in order to become therapy and service animals
for special needs children and adults.

Several dogs came to the program requiring special attention and training. For
example, Holly arrived after a car accident that left her with an amputated leg. She
excelled in the program and was adopted by a family as a companion to their autistic
child. Oreo, a beautiful husky, began the program extremely overweight, with knee
problems requiring surgery, hydrotherapy and hours of individual attention in order
to exercise, walk and recover. After completing the program, Oreo had lost the
weight and recuperated successfully from the surgery and therapy. She was adopted

by a family with special needs children.
A new group of dogs arrived May 26, 2017. Dixie and Rascal were rescued from the
OC shelter. Jack was rescued from a home in Covina. The family moved and decided
they did not want to take him to their new home. He was left in the back yard with
a shock collar and the neighbor’s kid gave him food and water. He’s now thriving in

the YLA program and is loved by ALL.
Since its inception, 52 dogs have graduated from the PAW program and have found
forever homes. Through the work of the staff of the Orange County Probation
Department and Janette Thomas, this program has had a profound impact on the
youth who have participated, the animals who have been rescued and the families

who have adopted them.

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- Sandra Prentiss
&
Andy Hamer

O n May 11, 2017 Deputy Probation the adolescents. She has explained to me how
drug testing is conducted and how each
Officer Imelda Robles was awarded a University case file needs to be organized. DPO Robles has
of California, Irvine Outstanding Field Study allowed me to sit in interviews with adolescents
Mentor Award. She is one of only two recipients in custody and even lead a few interviews myself.
of this award for 2017. DPO Robles is the I have observed her many interactions with the
Juvenile Recovery Court DPO. DPO Robles adolescents on her caseload, and I have been
was nominated by her intern Belen Barocio. In able to see the positive impact that she has on
Belen’s nomination of DPO Robles she stated: the youth. DPO Robles is a positive influential
“I have learned so much during my time as an person that allows for the adolescents on her
intern for the Juvenile Recovery Court Program caseload to open up and be honest with her. DPO
of the Orange County Probation Department. Robles has shown patience when answering all of
During my internship, I was able to work closely my questions, and she has shown passion for her
with a Deputy Probation Officer, aside from job. She is an incredible teacher and a mentor,
interacting with the 25 adolescents on the DPO’s not only to me, but also to the adolescents she
caseload. DPO Robles has been an inspiration to routinely interacts with. I have had the pleasure
me. DPO Robles has taken the time to teach me of working with DPO Robles. I thank her for
how to actively listen to the adolescents in her allowing me to learn so much about the job, and
caseload, how to identify hostile situations, and for teaching me how I can better apply my skills
how to create a comfortable environment for to better help the youth on probation.”

16. Congratulations to DPO Robles on this achievement!!

Summer 2017

“In my experience, she is always professional, well-prepared,
thoughtful, and caring; but, beyond this, she appears to have a
remarkable ability to connect with the youth she supervises –
that is, to understand and counsel them in a way they perceive as
different from that of other adults in authority – and so, to be able

to promote deep and lasting positive changes in their lives.”

- Paul W. Shapiro
Senior Administrative Analyst,
Orange County Collaborative Courts

“Imelda excels in her Personal Relations/
Social skills. She is much liked by the youth
and collaborative. Very approachable and
communicates program and case management

goals very clearly and concisely.”

- Annette Malijen, LMFT
Service Chief II, OC Health Care Agency

“I can say, without hesitation that Ms. Robles is one

of the best I have ever come across. She has a special

insight into the children she supervises. She is able to spot

issues before they actually arise, and she shows genuine

compassion for all of the JRC clients. That being said,

she also holds the kids accountable and they know that

“Robles don’t play.”

-Bryan Harris

Deputy Public Defender

“She is dedicated, hard-working and smart. The kids

open up to her, respect her and fear her appropriately. Actually,

I think they fear disappointing her… She understands that every

case is different and every minor is different and what works

for one doesn’t necessarily work for another. But all are treated

fairly.” - Mary Meloch

Belen Barocio Deputy District Attorney

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A Positive Drive into Joplin Youth Center

- Don Beezly
&

Isabell Gutierrez

As you

arrive at the
front gate of the Joplin
Youth Center, you will see some
handmade signs strategically placed along the road
heading up to the facility. DD Beezley came up with the
idea of placing the signs along the roadway in an attempt to
set a positive tone as they enter Joplin as well as improving the
scenery. A list of eighteen affirmations were created using cognitive
restructuring concepts found in programs such as Thinking for a Change
(T4C), Decision Points and Effective Practices in Community Supervision
(EPICS). These signs will give the youth heading up to Joplin a little insight into
what it means to be at Joplin and what we hope they learn while they are here.
The focus is on Leadership, Making Good Decisions, Thinking before Acting and Setting
Goals in order to help them get focused on making positive changes in their lives. We also
wanted them to think about the impact their decisions have on others in their lives and how
these people are directly impacted by decisions they make. The last sign asks, “What Would your
Mom Say?”. This is a key concept drawn from Decision Points which asks the youths to think about
others who care about what I do. In April and May 2017, youth from Joplin along with DJCO Zuniga, DJCO
Madrigal and the Joplin High School wood shop teacher, Mr. Sutherland, took on the task of creating wooden
signs that stated these inspirational affirmations for all to see. So as you drive up to the facility, take a little time to
take in the signs and enjoy the view.

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Joplin’s Annual

Celebration Photos by Rick Nelson

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So Cal Select
Law Enforcement Soccer Team
- Danny Arreguin

Co-captains DPO Danny Arreguin (Gang Twelve teams competed in the tournament
as it was a “warm up” tournament for the big
Unit) and DJCO Javier Orozco (Juvenile Hall) tournament in August, “The World Police and
lead the mixed law enforcement soccer Fire Games”. In the June tournament So Cal
team, “So Cal Select”. The team is made up of Select went 4-0. The first round was versus
members of agencies from all over, including LASD, with So Cal Select, beating them 3-2.
OC Sheriff, OCDA, Riverside PD, Riverside Then they beat Ventura PD 2-0. In the third
Sheriff, Santa Ana PD, Newport Beach PD, game they beat LAPD PD 2-1 and in the finals,
Long Beach PD, CHP, and LA Ports Police. they beat Rialto 4-1, winning the Gold Medal
for each player, and a huge team trophy.
On June 3rd and 4th the LA Sheriff’s
Department hosted a Police and Fire Soccer “So Cal Select” will be entering a soccer team
Tournament at Mt Sac College in Walnut. for “the World Police & Fire Games ” coming
up this August.

Come Support;
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G.R.I.P.
- Jennifer C. Palmquist

Orange County Gang Prevention and Intervention Partnership

On May 17th approximately 21.
2,000 at-risk youth in 4th through
8th grade were treated like VIPs at
the Angels versus the Chicago White
Sox game in reward for refusing to
join a gang while improving school
attendance and behavior. This special
event marks the 9th year in which
students rose to the challenge issued
by Orange County Gang Reduction and
Intervention Partnership (OC GRIP).
The OC GRIP kids were greeted by the
players, watched the team warm up
during batting practice from behind the
dugouts, received a dinner provided
by OC GRIP’s non-profit charitable
organization and watched the game as
guests of the Angels. The name of each
school in attendance was displayed on
the Angel Vision JumboTron during the
event. The students and chaperones
watched the Angels beat the White Sox

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Cheryl Sannebeck

San Juan Islands, WA

Curtis Payan

Laguna Beach, CA

Wads Corina Lockhart Melissa Murphy

East Cape/San Jose del Cabo Newport Beach, CA

Veronica Gaxiola Steve Berry Marya Forster David Petelo

Thousand Steps, The Gym Joshua Tree, CA Carlsbad State Beach
Laguna Beach

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Around Probation

Staff Pictures

Defense and Control Class at GAO DPO Wade at SAPD Open House

Special Olympic Torch Run

Don Beezly Catches and releases a big spider at Joplin

Probation Officer Catherine Yolanda Abarca Mother’s 23.
Flores at Career Day Day Dance

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