The department's chief, Guillermo Viera Rosa, has called for local law enforcement to step in and fill the gap, particularly in the supervision of high-risk probationers.
According to Fox News, Rosa sent a mutual aid request to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) in December, seeking the assistance of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and local police agencies. This request was made in response to a staffing crisis that forced Rosa to reassign field officers to the county's juvenile halls.
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In his memo, Rosa stated, "This reallocation has created a void in the supervision of probationers, which presents a risk to public safety. Probation is requesting mutual aid support from state, county, and city law enforcement agencies to conduct compliance checks on probationers and ensure the safety of communities."
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Rosa further highlighted the severity of the situation, saying, "This crisis has created an unsafe environment for juveniles, probation staff, educators, medical personnel, and community organizations, increasing the risk to public safety." He emphasized that the current staffing crisis has left a significant gap in the supervision of high-risk probationers, including those convicted of sexual assault, domestic violence, gang-related crimes, and other offenses.
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Amy Palmer, an OES spokesperson, clarified the state's role in this situation, stating that the state is there to facilitate conversations between local entities for the Probation Department to get the assistance it needs, unless it specifically asks for state-supported mutual assistance. She added, "The state has no authority to approve mutual aid in a situation such as this."
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Rosa's request includes a call for 150 peace officers to supervise adult and juvenile probationers for a year. The Probation Department would provide an "armed liaison from Special Enforcement Operations" to assist with compliance checks. Probation officers would collect and share data, while police officers would perform checks and make arrests in their cities.
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The department has also proposed a reimbursement scheme for participating police agencies, offering compensation equivalent to two work hours for each completed compliance check, plus the time it took to complete the check.
Vicky Waters, a spokesperson for the Probation Department, expressed optimism about the upcoming meetings with county officials. She said, "Our hope is to have a fruitful dialogue and collaboration with our law enforcement partners." She clarified that the request for assistance does not mean the agency will relinquish control of its operations but is merely seeking supervision assistance while staffing stabilizes in juvenile institutions.
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However, Eduardo Mundo, chair of the county Probation Oversight Commission and a former probation supervisor, expressed skepticism about the willingness of the sheriff's department and police agencies in Los Angeles County to get involved. He said, "It's tough enough to be in law enforcement and protect yourself within your own agency. Now you're stepping into a house that is really dysfunctional."
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The Probation Department's staffing crisis stems from the reassignment of probation officers to Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey. The facility has been plagued with management and operational issues since it was hastily reopened in 2023 to house detainees relocated from other juvenile halls ordered to close by the state.
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The department has faced scrutiny over accusations of failing to supervise probationers adequately. A 2023 report from the Los Angeles County Office of Inspector General highlighted a case where a convicted gang member who killed two police officers had only been contacted six times over 16 months.
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Mundo warned of the potential public repercussions of inadequate supervision, particularly with high-risk offenders. He said, "The most worrisome are sexual offenders. They're not being visited because of the deployment. I've seen the department at its worst and it's never been like this."
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The situation underscores the importance of adequate staffing in probation departments to ensure public safety and the effective supervision of probationers. As the Los Angeles County Probation Department seeks assistance from local law enforcement, it remains to be seen how this crisis will be resolved and what measures will be taken to prevent similar situations in the future.
