Outstanding California probation leaders were recognized for their community contributions with awards from the Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) at a ceremony hosted in Sacramento on Thursday, Dec. 7. Among the statewide honorees was Vicki Martin, who works for the Stanislaus County Probation Department.
Awardees were celebrated for their work and dedication to transforming adults and youth seeking healthy, productive lives outside the justice system.
“Today, we are honoring our officers and staff who go above and beyond, committing themselves to the safety of our communities,” said Lassen County Chief Jennifer Branning, President of CPOC. “Their work and devotion to ensuring the rehabilitation and success of justice-involved individuals are among the many reasons why they are being recognized today. We are very grateful for the time and close care they give to ensuring our state’s well-being and safety.”
The CPOC Awards Committee evaluated submissions from probation departments throughout the state and selected awardees who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment, and passion for their work. They highlight some of the best in the probation profession and system partners that push the envelope, going above and beyond to keep communities safe and help justice-involved individuals transform their lives in positive ways.
Vicki Martin was honored in the Regional Employees of the Year category, chosen as the award winner for the Central Region.
The Stanislaus County Probation Department has employed Vicki Martin for over 18 years, and she presently serves as the department’s fiscal manager. She is exceptionally hard-working, intelligent, and dedicated. Each month, she provides a five-minute training during meetings that covers something related to the department’s budget. Martin has also given two recent department budget trainings to Deputy Probation Officers interested in promoting or simply wanting to learn more about the budget process. She is solely responsible for monitoring, managing, and submitting budget documents for the department budget, totaling over $90 million for 275 allocated positions, ranging from Probation Corrections Officers to support staff to management and Deputy Probation Officers.
A fiscal manager is likely an easily overlooked position when providing community safety and offender rehabilitation. Still, Martin proves daily that her role is essential for the department to meet its mission.
The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) is an association of all 58 counties with a shared identity as law enforcement leaders. CPOC is committed to a research-based approach to public safety that promotes positive behavior change. Their leadership guides policy and practice in prevention, community-based corrections, secure detention for youth, and direct human services. CPOC’s goal is to prevent crime and delinquency, reduce recidivism, restore victims, and promote healthy families and communities.
For more information about CPOC, go to www.cpoc.org.
