The Policy and Legislative Division is a newly created administrative division comprised of one Division Manager and one Supervising Deputy Probation Officer. One of the primary functions includes tracking of the annual legislative process at the state level and analyzing the impact of proposed and existing legislation on probation supervision and program operations and making recommendations to management on what procedural updates are required to comply with new laws. The Policy and Legislative Division also oversees and facilitates the development and maintenance of Agency-wide policies, procedures, and protocols in response to new laws and legislation, local mandates, agreements with labor unions, and operational necessity utilizing the Lexipol Knowledge Management System. The division ensures that policies, procedures, and protocols adhere to uniform standards, incorporate evidence-based practices, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Most recently, the task of Agency Grants Coordinator was added as a new responsibility.