Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed an emergency proclamation to keep Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall (LPJH) open and take all necessary measures to safely staff the facility. While AFSCME Local 685, representing Deputy Probation Officers, supports this critical decision, we remain focused on the immediate staffing solutions required to stabilize juvenile operations, ensure critical public safety field supervision, and safeguard both staff and youth. In an historic meeting with Probation Chief Viera-Rosa on Dec. 16, 2024, the Local 685 Executive discussed the future of Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. During the meeting, the Union confirmed its support for…