Commonly known as “Realignment,” the law shifted responsibility from the state to the counties for certain lower-level offenders and parolees.

"This office is responsible for directing the ongoing planning, research, statistics and grant activities of the department.

This bulletin will provide tribal probation officers with some practical action steps to make sure of safety both in the office and out in the field.

830.5. The following persons are peace officers whose authority extends to any place in the state while engaged in the performance of the duties of their respective employment and for the purpose of carrying out the primary function of their employment or as required under Sections 8597, 8598, and 8617 of the Government Code. Except as specified in this section, these peace officers may carry firearms only if authorized and under those terms and conditions specified by their employing agency.

"The Tennessee Department of Correction provides data analysis, strategic planning guidance, program evaluation, and research assistance which supports the department's development, management and operational initiatives.