Safety

The San Bernardino County Probation Department’s Probation Account Auditing Tracking System (PAATS) has been recognized with the prestigious 2025 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award. This award recognizes innovation, reflecting the department’s mission of protecting and serving county residents through collaboration and forward-thinking solutions.

Developed in partnership with the County’s Innovation & Technology Department (ITD), PAATS modernizes account and facility access management by streamlining oversight and strengthening accountability across the department. The system enables the department to conduct faster and more accurate audits ensuring employee access is properly managed at all times.

Additionally, PAATS enhances data security and improves the department’s ability to respond quickly to staffing changes. By replacing outdated processes with a secure, efficient platform, the system reflects Probation’s continued commitment to leveraging technology to fulfill its core mission of keeping the community safe while responsibly managing departmental operations.