Tracie Neal has been the Chief Probation Officer of Shasta County since 2013. Chief Neal has worked in the field of probation services and community corrections since 1996. She started her career at Humboldt County Probation as a Juvenile Group Counselor and Deputy Probation Officer. Later, she worked at Mono County Probation, where she progressed to Assistant Chief Probation Officer before joining Shasta County Probation in 2012. Throughout her career, Chief Neal has implemented numerous programs and practices aimed at improving the lives of young people involved in the juvenile justice system and their families, as well as adults involved in the criminal justice system. She remains dedicated to public safety by implementing best practices and evidence-based approaches to enhance rehabilitative options for both youth and adults, as well as community alternatives to detention.