The annual Community Supervision Chief Deputy Secretary’s Award was presented to Division 2 Director Sheila Moore during the opening ceremony of the annual NC Probation/Parole Association (NCPPA) training institute, Sept. 2 in Greensboro.
In presenting the award, CDS Tracy K. Lee noted Moore’s great dedication, commitment and can-do attitude.
“She works so hard, every day to make Community Supervision stronger and to help keep you safe. I can’t thank her enough for her tremendous leadership,” said CDS Lee.
Moore, a Fayetteville native was named Division 2 Director in June 2019 and has worked for Community Supervision for nearly 30 years.
At the training institute, attendees also heard updates from Community Supervision leadership on a wide range of issues including the latest on human resources and fiscal issues, AI implantation and field operations. Lee reminded officers that the “routine is no longer routine” and emphasized that probation and parole officers must stay alert at all times.
“There is nothing more important to me than you guys,” Lee said. “That’s why everyday I talk to the directors and we discuss what we can do to protect you.”
NCDAC Secretary Leslie Cooley Dismukes and Chief Operating Officer Tammara Hill also addressed attendees.
Secretary Dismukes thanked officers for all their efforts said she will continue to advocate for funding and resources needed to make their jobs safer, easier and more efficient. COO Hill spoke on the pursuit of excellence and how to reach and maintain it.
NCDAC’s Division of Community Supervision employs approximately 2,000 certified officers who supervise roughly 75,000 people who are under probation, parole or post-release supervision.