As reported by KTLA News, L.A. County DA George Gascon is facing intense criticism after 2 police offers were killed in El Monte...

On Sunday, June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth to commemorate this day in 1865 when slaves were read federal orders freeing them under the...

The L.A. County Probation Department is the largest in the U.S. – if not on the planet – which is no surprise in light of the fact that,...

Sisters and Brothers, The Local 685 Executive Board has voted to join a growing number of organizations pushing for the recall of L.A....

After careful consideration and many interviews, the AFSCME Local 685 Executive Board has endorsed the following candidates for the June...

by Stacy Ford, Camps VP There is a lot going on in Probation these days. There are advocates saying they can do our job better than us....

Dear Members, After a months-long campaign of 16 L.A. County unions collectively representing 85,000 workers – including the strong voice...

For many of us, Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate tacos and margaritas with family and friends. But did you know that Cinco de Mayo is...

Our 3-Point Plan to Strengthen & Modernize Probation to Protect Communities, Workers, and Crime Victims On Monday, April 25, professional...

The Reason I Stand for the Rally By Senior Detention Services Officer Eric Walton, Institutions Vice President, AFSCME Local 685 Healthy...

The Department is experiencing a crisis at BJN and as professional peace officers, we are asking all members to consider reporting for...

Frontline workers from various public sector unions throughout LA County are demanding cost-of-living increases to fight inflation....

WHEN: Monday, April 25, 2022; 10-11 AM WHO: Coalition of Probation Unions AFSCME Locals 685 and 1967 Joint Council of Supervising Deputy...

As Crime Spikes Across America… Crime Victims Panel Discussion Regarding Pending Justice Reforms (Los Angeles, CA) As crime spikes across...

Deployment Extended We have been notified that the Department is extending deployment for one week: "This email serves as notification...

Due to BSCC compliance inspections, the Department will be moving the majority of minors from Central Juvenile Hall to Sylmar today...

My probation story started early. My sister and I were involved in a domestic violence incident when I was13-years-old, leaving one...

Date: March 1, 2022 To: Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Chair Supervisor Hilda L. Solis Supervisor Sheila Kuehl Supervisor Janice...