Probation

The mission of Probation is to enhance public safety and victim reparation by guiding positive behavior change through a holistic approach of innovative services, community support, and effective community supervision.

Our vision is to create a safer Otter Tail County by being a leader in community supervision.

Our values

Integrity

Provide steadfast professional and ethical behavior through a commitment to staff development and teamwork while being unified leaders in our community.

Justice

Provide support and accountability by leveraging technology and effective intervention strategies with a victim-centric approach based on restorative principles and empirical research.

Prudence

Provide self-disciplined services, solid fiscal management, transparent communication, and be intentional with limited resources to best serve our community.

Fortitude

Provide for community safety and the well-being of all staff through the determined use of reason, courage to face danger, and to persevere through adversity.