We’re excited to share a brand-new episode of our podcast The California Probation Connection, featuring a special conversation with current CPOC President and Contra Costa County Chief Probation Officer Esa Ehmen-Krause. 

Chief Ehmen-Krause joins us for an in-depth conversation about what 2026 holds for California Probation. From statewide policy shifts and legislative priorities to funding realities and public safety innovation, Chief Ehmen-Krause shares insight into the evolving role of probation departments across California.

In this episode, we explore the challenges ahead, the opportunities for growth, and how probation leaders are balancing accountability, rehabilitation, and community partnership. If you’re interested in the future of community supervision, justice reform, and public safety strategy in California, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Listen now on these platforms:

• YouTube
• Spotify
• Apple Podcast

Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Foundation launched their podcast, The California Probation Connection in 2022.

This podcast is a space that dives deeper into complex topics that face probation professionals, as well as everyone involved in our justice system.

Episodes feature chief probation officers who share their experiences and perspectives about issues involving California Probation and our justice system. The host of the podcast is CPOC Executive Director, Karen Pank. 

You can enjoy listening to The California Probation Connection on podcast platforms, several linked below, or watch the podcast on YouTube. Links to all platforms can be found here: https://linktr.ee/caprobation