BOPP News
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Tennessee Season to Remember Honors Homicide Victims
December 8, 2011Nashville, Tennessee ---Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam joined families of homicide victims to honor their loved ones tonight in the annual “Tennessee Season to Remember” event.
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“We’re all neighbors in Tennessee, and showing concern for our neighbors is the right thing to do,” Haslam said. “This event gives friends and families who have lost loved ones to violent crime a chance to pay tribute to lives lost, while also comforting brave survivors with the support of their fellow Tennesseans.”
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During this evening’s ceremony in the House Chambers of the State Capitol, families and friends placed commemorative ornaments on three memorial wreaths as the names of their loved ones were read aloud. The wreaths will be on display in the Capitol throughout the holiday season....More
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BOPP Restricts Sex Offenders From Halloween Activities
October 21, 2011Nashville, Tennessee --- The Board of Probation and Parole’s officers are again enforcing Halloween and fall festival restrictions against sex offenders under the agency’s supervision. Each sex offender has signed a letter acknowledging that they are prohibited from participating in Halloween activities. BOPP Chairman Charles Traughber said, “The safety of Tennessee’s communities is the top job for our staff all year long. But each year, we inform sex offenders under our supervision that Halloween and fall festival activities are inappropriate for them. The offenders also sign a letter acknowledging they understand and will comply with these restrictions.” ...More
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Collins Honored with 2011 Mary Walker Award
October 11, 2011Nashville, Tennessee --- A Johnson City woman is the recipient of the Board of Probation and Parole’s highest employee award. Margie Collins, BOPP’s Deputy District Director for upper east Tennessee, is the 2011 recipient of the Mary Walker Award, which recognizes both professional and personal excellence.
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Board Chairman Charles Traughber said, “BOPP has a highly competent, professional staff. But this award honors the very best; individuals who are dedicated to creating better communities both at work and in their personal lives. Mrs. Collins richly deserves this honor.” The Mary Walker Award is given in memory of a former parole board member known for her strong work ethic and her commitment to humanitarianism. There is only one honoree each year. This is the 24th year the award has been presented. ...More
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BOPP Mission Statement
The mission of the Tennessee Board of
Probation & Parole is to minimize public risk
and promote lawful behavior by the prudent,
orderly release and community supervision
of adult offenders.
About BOPP
The Board of Probation and Parole is an independent agency of the State of Tennessee. It is composed of seven members who are appointed by the Governor. Member terms last six years and may be renewed upon the Governor's recommendation. Board members live and work in all three of Tennessee's Grand Divisions.
By statute, the Board has the authority to parole eligible offenders who have served a certain percentage of their sentences. It also has the authority to revoke parole privileges if offenders do not comply with supervision rules and standards set forth for them upon their release. Additionally, the Board considers requests for executive clemency and makes recommendations on those requests to the Governor.
