probation officer

English

Noun

probation officer (plural probation officers)

1. 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
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• Irish: oifigeach promhaidh m
• Japanese: 保護司 (hogoshi)

See also

• peace officer