From
Action News Now.
REDDING, Calif. — April 6, 2026
— The Shasta County
Probation Department has launch[ed] a Mobile
Probation Vehicle (MPV), which will bring supervision, treatment,
and assessment services directly into communities across the
county.
Covering more than 3,800 square miles, Shasta County includes
many rural areas far from Redding. Officials say about 31% of
individuals on adult probation live outside the county’s
incorporated cities, and roughly 20% are experiencing
homelessness—creating barriers to consistent reporting and access
to services.
The customized van includes workstations, space for virtual
treatment and areas for meetings. Partnered with local providers,
it offers mental health assessments, substance use referrals,
treatment services, and help with housing and employment. By
bringing services directly to people, the program aims to improve
compliance, reduce repeat offenses and increase public safety.
The MPV is designed to reduce those barriers by
delivering probation services, including check-ins, behavioral
health assessments, treatment referrals, and housing and
employment assistance, directly in the field and in partnership
with local providers. The customized van features workstations,
virtual treatment capabilities, and meeting space, and will
operate on a rotating monthly schedule throughout the
county.
Officials say the goal is to improve compliance, reduce
recidivism, and enhance public safety by increasing access to
services in underserved areas. By bringing services directly
to underserved and high-need areas, the program is expected to
increase compliance with supervision terms, expand diversion
opportunities, reduce recidivism, and improve public safety
outcomes. The department aims to have the mobile unit in the
community as much as possible, providing people with the
opportunity to check in and receive services throughout the
county.
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