You Are a Probation Officer Assigned a Caseload of Roughly

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Essay

You are a probation officer assigned a caseload of roughly 100 offenders, many of whom have been convicted of violent offenses. Every month, you are tasked with monitoring your caseload. However, there are simply not enough hours in the month tophysically visit 100 offenders that are spread throughout your large rural county. You ask your chief probation officer for an additional officer, but he states there is nomoney. Your chief tells you to"get creative," and if need be, "find a way touse technology." Based on his advice, you attempt todevise a plan that utilizes technology toassist with your caseload.  Discuss your new plan tomonitor the offenders in your caseload, and please explain how you will incorporate technology.

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Definitions:

Ad Hoc

A term used to describe actions or solutions that are designed for a specific purpose or situation, not intended for general use.

Exception

An event or condition that disrupts the normal flow of a program's execution, often requiring special handling or processing.

Routine

A set pattern of behavior or a sequence of actions regularly followed.

On-demand

Refers to services or goods that are provided or consumed as needed, often facilitated by technology or the internet.