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Getting a grip on parole, probation
By bismarcktribune.com
Published: 05/28/2015

The Legislature, especially the last two sessions, has put a focus on law enforcement. Lawmakers have approved more funds for training officers and getting them in the field. The oil patch has benefitted from this funding, getting additional officers to combat crime and monitor traffic.

More money also has gone to local law enforcement and the court system. And legislators this session approved $2.9 million to fund 16 more parole and probation officers over the next two years. It will be months, however, before the officers are on the job.

There are a record number of people on parole and probation in North Dakota. This is the result of several factors. The state’s population has grown and along with it crime has increased; the strong economy has drawn more people to the state, not all the finest; and the state has been cracking down on offenders.

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