LaDonna Harris
Acting Chief
Probation Officer

Probation Executive Administrators

John Keene, Deputy Chief Probation Officer, Adult Services
Esa Ehmen-Krause, Deputy Chief Probation Officer,
Juvenile Facilities
LaDonna Harris, Acting Chief Probation Officer
Pamela Harrison, Acting Deputy Chief Probation Officer, Juvenile Services
Brian Richart, Chief of Staff

Mission

The Alameda County Probation Department, as a partner in the criminal justice system, protects and serves our diverse community, offers services to victims, and provides rehabilitative opportunities to offenders in compliance with State law.

Core Values

• Commitment to community protection and service
• Commitment to preservation of the family
• Commitment to staff development, training and support
• Diversity of staff
• Integrity of staff
• Empowerment of staff to promote respectful, forthright communication
• Recognition of the potential for positive change in all people
• Recognition of staff as the Department's most important resource
• Respect and support for the dignity of all individuals