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A historic moment in MPS: First Black female Probation Officer was sworn in 50 years ago today 

10/15/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Now retired, Denyse Bardouille reflects on her swearing in on October 15, 1975

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Lynn District Court Probation Officer provides musical welcome to new colleagues as member of Corps 

10/15/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Meet David Muse, Lynn District Court Probation Officer and Pipe Major of the Massachusetts Corrections Officers Federated Union Pipes and Drums Band.

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Lynn District Court Probation Officer provides musical welcome to new colleagues as member of Corps 

10/15/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Meet David Muse, Lynn District Court Probation Officer and Pipe Major of the Massachusetts Corrections Officers Federated Union Pipes and Drums Band.

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Brockton Community Justice Support Center Hosts Open House to introduce services and resources 

10/14/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Local agencies turn out to share information on Brockton area resources.

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Essex Probate & Family Probation’s Halloween display puts viewers in the holiday spirit 

10/14/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Salem Court gets into Halloween spirit.

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Lawrence Community Justice Support Center Hosts Open House to introduce services and resources to area residents 

10/14/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

The Lawrence CJSC is one of the 18 centers hosting Autumn Open Houses.

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Charlestown High School Junior was sworn in as Massachusetts “Co-Probation Commissioner for the Day” 

10/07/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

A Boston teen becomes the second “Co-Probation Commissioner for the Day.”

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Charlestown High Junior will be sworn in as Massachusetts Probation ‘Co-Commissioner for the Day’ 

10/03/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Local student leader will serve in ceremonial role for the day.

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Fifteen new Probation Officers graduate from the Fall 2025 Academy and receive their badges 

10/02/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

A new group of Probation Officers returns to the courts and community following graduation.

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Hampden Superior Probation interact with community at Big E 

9/30/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Hampden Superior Court Probation engaged with the community at the Eastern Exposition Fair, also known as the Big E.

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New Bedford District Court employees commemorate one-year anniversary of colleague’s death during walk and ceremonial tree planting 

9/25/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Colleague is memorialized in “Walk to Remember”

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Moroccan criminal justice leaders visit the Massachusetts Probation Service to observe alternatives to incarceration and supervision practices  

9/24/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Moroccan criminal justice group are introduced to local leaders.

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Probation’s statewide Fall Open House series kick off 

9/17/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

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Court employees and members of the legal and recovery communities celebrate September National Recovery Month 

9/16/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

Trial Court employees and members of the legal and recovery communities filled every seat in Lowell District Courtroom 15 on the 7th Floor on Friday, September 12th, as attendees of the Lowell Justice Center Recovery Month Celebration.

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Autumn Probation Officer Academy began this week 

9/11/2025 Massachusetts Probation Service

A new group of Probation Officers are being trained and prepared for their duties in the courts and community.