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This month, the Massachusetts Probation Service (MPS) is celebrating the 186th Anniversary of probation as a concept.
MPS celebrates 186th anniversary.
The Massachusetts Probation Service, the first Probation Service in the nation, celebrates Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week 2026 with a message from Probation Commissioner Pamerson O. Ifill.
All day conference for support staff and local 6 will feature Town Hall, networking, learning opportunities, and fun.
MPS celebrates national Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision (PPPS) Week 2026.
Commissioner and Executive Team recognize Boston Strong champions and volunteers.
MPS assists in returning runaway teen back to Massachusetts
Barnstable Probate & Family Probation staff participate in 5K
Essex Juvenile Court engages with community at summer kickoff event.
Probation and Veterans Court share resource information at area’s largest veterans event.
MPS gathers together to celebrate federal holiday.
State Representative returns to court where her interest in criminal justice was first piqued as an intern.
Community Service participants work at archaeological dig site.
Massachusetts Probation Service Employees celebrate Pride.
Clients celebrate “new life” and completion of Probation
