Alerts
What alert is used when sanctioning continuous drug testing?
Parole Ordered Substance Testing
Who should be notified after detainment?
Supervisor
When writing a violation report, what is the section where the agent explains the parolee’s supervision history?
Adjustments and Evaluation
What meeting takes place prior to an offenders release to parole?
Pre-release interview
How many days does an offender stay on ATL status prior to an absconder violation?
14 days
What two assessments must be completed when an offender releases to parole?
Community Risk Assessment (CRA)
CTP/Extended Detainment
What alert is left open when closing a community booking due to a parole violation?
Parole Violator in Custody
Who should be contacted if an agent receives a court summons?
Addyson Aguirre
What are 3 examples of supporting evidence that can be used in a violation report?
Supervision agreement, admission of use form, complaint, termination letters
How many days does an agent have to approve a release plan?
5 business days
A direct notify absconder presents ATL behavior, when do you write the warrant?
Immediately after staffing with supervisor
How often should a community re-risk assessment (CRR) be completed?
Every 90 days and/or after PDR
What should be entered in the comment section for an ATL alert?
Subject is currently on Attempt to Locate (ATL) status. Please arrest and detain immediately and bring to the Minnehaha County Jail or nearest detention facility outside of Sioux Falls, SD area. Please notify Parole Agent Kiana Kittelson at 605-940-1679.
When starting a containment plan, who must approve?
Supervisor & Director
What reports are needed when there is a death of an offender?
Major incident report and booking summary
When is the community booking opened for an offender who releases to a hold?
The day the offender releases from prison
What documentation must be submitted when sending up an absconder violation?
ATL checklist, violation report, supporting evidence
Parolee's participating in SOMP should polygraph how often (average)?
6 months
A parolee is arrested for PCS on 05/04/2026. On 05/07/2026, parolee gets PR bond. On 05/09/2026, supervisor approves technical violation. What date is the Parole Violator in Custody alert?
05/07/2026
Who should be notified when placing a monitoring device on a parolee?
Kelli McCulloch - Aberdeen
What documents consist of an absconder violation packet?
Prelim, returned absconder report, violation report, and supporting evidence (supervision agreement)
What are 3 types of releases to parole?
Presumptive release, discretionary release, suspended sentence release, and extended confinement
How many investigatory contacts are required for an intensive level absconder?
4 contacts per month
What assessment must be ran after an offender has been placed on a containment plan? Why?
CRR - containment plans must be supervised at intensive
What two elements meet criteria for a containment plan alert?
Class 4 felony and above
Class 5/6 felony that does not carry the presumption of probation
Name the contact person for each specialty: SOMP, Risk Reduction, CHP, Reentry, & ICOTS
Brenna Carlson, Travis Ripperda, Christina Fousek, Scott Day, & Sarah Spader
When is a parolee ineligible for a preliminary hearing? (3 answers)
Out of state absconder, new conviction, other hold (Feds, ICE)
What are 3 ways for a parolee to discharge from parole?
Early final discharge, compliant discharge, full sentence served, death, parole violation
What are 3 examples of investigatory contacts for absconders?
Law enforcement, family/friends, shelters, previous phone numbers, home checks/landlords
A female parolee has a WRNA score of 25. When completing her CRA, what do you check in the LSI-R section?
High/Medium High, with Treatment