probation officer

English

Noun

probation officer (plural probation officers)

A law enforcement officer who supervises offenders who have been released from incarceration and, often, recommends sentencing in courts of law.

Synonyms

parole officer

Translations

law enforcement officer

Finnish: valvoja (fi), ehdonalaisen valvoja
German: Bewährungshelfer (de) m

Irish: oifigeach promhaidh m
Japanese: 保護司 (hogoshi)

See also

peace officer

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