BOPP News
BOPP Schedules Seminar in Knox County to Address Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction Issues
November 18, 2008The Board of Probation and Parole is conducting a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction seminar for the public and offenders under BOPP supervision. The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, at 9:30am EST at the Family Investment Center, 400 Harriet Tubman Street, in Knoxville. It will feature Tonier Cain of Maryland, who will share her story of trauma, addiction, survival and triumph....More
Operation Compliance: BOPP Restricts Sex Offenders During Halloween Season
October 20, 2008The Tennessee Board of Probation & Parole has issued restrictions prohibiting the sex offenders it supervises from taking part in Halloween activities. Every state-supervised sex offender in Tennessee has received a letter detailing the restrictions, which apply to any Halloween celebration, festival or other fall/harvest activity....More
Read the 2008 Halloween letter hereBOPP Relocates Jackson Office
October 17, 2008The Board of Probation and Parole has moved its Jackson office from downtown to a more convenient location. The new office is at 1661 Hollywood Drive, near the Highway 45 bypass. The agency is having an open house this afternoon from 2:00-4:00 to introduce the community to the new facility....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.
