Specialized Teams
Sex Offender Team
We have 2 officers, supervising sex offenders. Using what we call a “Containment” model, our officer’s partner with a polygraph examiner and treatment provider to supervise, manage, and treat these offenders in the community.
Our treatment provider, Correctional Evaluation and Treatment, Inc., is nationally recognized as a leader in the field of sex offender treatment. Supervision and management of these offenders is enhanced with weekly treatment groups and regular polygraph examinations.
Polygraph Associates of Oregon provides polygraph services for Klamath County and has been a long standing member of this team.
Domestic Violence Team
Community Corrections dedicates 2 Parole/Probation Officers to the supervision of Domestic Violence offenders.
Treatment and counseling services for offenders convicted of Domestic Violence is provided through a contract with Klamath Youth Development Center (KYDC).
New to the DV Team is the addition of polygraph services following the long standing containment model proven successful in working with Sex Offenders.
Mental Health Team
The officer assigned to this team partners with staff from the Mental Health Department providing supervision, case management, and medication management. We are continuing the strong relationship with our local Mental Health Department who work closely with us meeting the needs of our mutual clients. These services begin while the offender is in custody and follows through release and community supervision.
Drug Court/Veteran’s Court
The officer assigned to this caseload works with a team which consists of the Judge, Defense Attorney, Prosecutor, Treatment Providers and others to enhance services for offenders who are eligible to participate in these specialty courts.
General Supervision & Monolingual Hispanic Caseload
This unit supervises the department’s general assignment cases consisting primarily of statute offenses and property crimes such as Theft, Burglary, Driving Offences, and Drugs. This unit also provides supervision for the monolingual Hispanic clients within our department.
