By focusing on the events experienced by a typical probation officer, over a period of about a week, this film aims to provide the public with a better understanding of the role and work of probation and parole officers; and show how the probation and parole system operates.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
016250
Language
English
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Police
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
Betamax; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan