The San Diego County Probation Department has a new Chief to lead the department’s transformation and support the successful transition of people back to the community.
Tamika Nelson is the first woman to lead the County’s probation department. She recently served as the Assistant Chief Probation Officer in San Joaquin County, managing a department with more than 350 sworn and non-sworn personnel. In her position with San Joaquin County, Assistant Chief Nelson helped deploy evidence-based case management approaches to increase public safety and reduce recidivism.
She also helped expand transitional services such as behavioral health services, community-based support services and educational services to youth and families to improve the lives of justice-involved clients.
Nelson led a committee to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in San Joaquin County.
“I’m humbled and honored by this opportunity to serve the community of San Diego as the Chief Probation Officer,” Nelson said. “I’m excited to bring my experience with nurturing collaborative relationships, evidenced-based practices, and data-driven decision making to a highly motivated and innovative team. I’m looking forward to further collaborations with stakeholders and the community to do our part in pursuing public safety.”
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