What do probation officers test for?
Probation officers are law enforcement officials who work for state governments. They are responsible for supervising convicts who are on probation. Probation officers must periodically meet with the person on probation and test them for any violation of the probationary contract.SignificanceDrugs testing is required after any drug-related offense. It is also very common to test for drug use in the case of non-drug-related offenders. Alcohol is also frequently prohibited in a probation contract. Any positive test can result in a report of violation of probation.MethodsUrinalysis is the most common testing method. A patch that detects chemicals in sweat can also be used for drug testing. Breath tests help probation officers test for alcohol use.TypesProbation officers typically test for the presence of drugs in specific categories. These include opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine and marijuana. They can specifically test for other drugs if there is a known history of use and
