Consider the following questions:
1. The traditional dual roles of parole officers have been described in simple terms as "cop" versus "social worker." Why are these roles actually more complex than this? Is it possible to achieve both of these roles simultaneously? Should parole supervision be oriented toward only one goal or task? Which one? Why or why not?
2. How far should we go in supervising offenders in the community? How can we balance individual rights and the need for public safety? What technological innovations in this area are reasonable, and which are too intrusive? Or is any method that works acceptable as a trade-off for allowing the offender to be supervised in the community?