Larry Browning

About Larry Browning

Experienced Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the government…

Experience

1. Probation Agent

   State of Michigan

   Apr 2011 — Present

   Supervises and monitors the activities of and counsels offenders placed on probation;maintains responsibility for their legal custody.Interviews offenders and their families, law enforcement agencies, employers, social agencies, andothers, and identifies personal and social problems they may encounter.Acquaints offenders with department rules and regulations, conditions attached to probation,and/or Community Resident Programs and the availability of counseling and other services.Investigates and prepares pre-sentencing reports of persons charged of felonies prior to courtsentencing; interviews the offenders, families, victims, employers, associates, educators, and clergy;prepares a social history; and evaluates offenders\' personalities in order to make recommendations for sentencing disposition and treatment plans.Maintains case records, prepares reports, and conducts correspondence related to assignments.Identifies offenders\' needs for substance abuse counseling, academic or vocational training, orother program participation and prepares individualized plans for implementation.Visits offenders\' homes, police, social agencies, places of employment, neighbors, and associates to observe and evaluate their adjustment and conformance with rules and regulations.Evaluates and prepares reports of offenders\' behavior relative to community adjustment.Establishes and maintains close working relationships with circuit court personnel, judges, local police personnel, social service personnel, and others in the community; interprets department policies, regulations and procedures.Testifies at administrative and judicial hearings regarding the behaviors and social adjustments ofoffenders.Investigates parole/probation violations, documents findings, and recommends disposition to tcourt officials, or other officials involved in the probation revocation, or inmate classification process.Serve as a member on the MDOC Operations Efficiency Committee.

Education

• Indiana University South Bend

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice

  1996 — 2001

• Indiana State University

  Master of Science , Criminology

  2018

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Public Policy
• Emergency Management
• Private Investigations
• Policy
• Fraud
• Interrogation
• Public Safety
• Investigation
• Customer Service
• Corrections
• Firearms Handling
• Firearms
• Criminal Law
• Enforcement
• Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement
• Legal Writing
• Interviewing
• Social Services
• Evidence
• Surveillance
• Interviews
• Criminal Investigations
• Government
• Crime Prevention
• Community Outreach
• Courts
• Police