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INNOVATION AND FLEXIBILITY
We value and promote innovation and flexibility within the organization by:

 Seeking more effective, innovative, and evidence-based ways to deliver probation services
within an ever changing environment;
 Soliciting and considering feedback from consumers and staff, identifying and evaluating
alternatives, and communicating outcomes and rationale prior to making formal organizational
changes; and
 Planning and preparing for the implementation of organizational change in order to optimize
results and cost effectiveness.

PUBLIC RESOURCES
We value and promote the effective use of all public resources by:

 Being accountable for providing all services in an efficient, cost-effective, and customer-focused
manner within budgetary constraints;
 Utilizing current technology in order to provide the most effective service delivery;
 Implementing a robust program for the training and use of volunteers and student interns to
reduce operational costs and enhance productivity;
 Encouraging volunteerism and community involvement by employees; and
 Collaborating with other government and community based organizations.

CODE OF ETHICS

In recognition of the profound responsibilities inherent in a profession dedicated to the adjustment of
social relationships, Santa Barbara County Probation Department employees acknowledge these to be
our guiding principles:

SERVE WITH HUMILITY
ACT WITHOUT PREJUDICE
UPHOLD THE LAW WITH DIGNITY
BE OBJECTIVE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF MY DUTIES
RESPECT THE INALIENABLE RIGHTS OF ALL PERSONS
MAINTAIN CONFIDENCES ENTRUSTED TO ME
COOPERATE WITH FELLOW WORKERS AND RELATED AGENCIES
BE AWARE OF MY RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE INDIVIDUAL AND TO THE COMMUNITY
IMPROVE MY PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS THROUGH CONTINUOUSLY SEEKING KNOWLEDGE AND
UNDERSTANDING
CONDUCT MY PERSONAL LIFE WITH DECORUM
We accept these principles as our Code of Ethics and shall build our professional lives upon them.

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