Intensive Session: Leading the Future: Integration of Artificial Intelligence within Community Supervision

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Vik Manne is a technology executive, AI strategist, and justice-technology innovator with more than two decades of experience designing secure, mission-critical software systems for government and regulated industries. He serves as the Chief Technology Officer of TRACKtech and leads advanced research and development initiatives through Meta4 AI, where he focuses on privacy-preserving artificial intelligence, secure large language model (LLM) deployments, and next-generation analytics platforms built for public-sector environments. Vik has been at the forefront of applying AI to community supervision, corrections, and public safety developing intelligent case-management ecosystems, behavioral analytics, and real-time monitoring technologies that enhance officer effectiveness while protecting civil liberties and data integrity. His work emphasizes secure, private AI architectures that meet stringent compliance requirements such as CJIS, FedRAMP-aligned controls, and state-level cybersecurity standards. At APPA, Vik will share practical strategies for implementing trusted, secure, and ethical AI in probation and parole—highlighting how agencies can leverage emerging technologies to improve outcomes, increase transparency, and strengthen community safety without compromising privacy or constitutional protections.

Ashley Martin has 19 years of experience with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services. She began her career as a field probation agent supervising high-risk populations and later served as a subject matter expert in evidence-based assessments, supervision planning, and violation decision-making. She currently serves as an Evidence-Based Analyst, where she supported an artificial intelligence pilot by developing business metrics, training managers, and overseeing auditing and data management processes. Her work focuses on aligning emerging technologies with evidence-based practice, operational realities, and realistic implementation expectations. Ashley holds a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology and served six years in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

Brian Passenheim began his career with the Placer County Probation Department in 2004 and was appointed Chief Probation Officer in March 2025. A graduate of South Dakota State University with a B.A. in Sociology and the University of San Diego with an M.S. in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership, he has served in every rank within the department. His experience includes leadership in field training, safety, public information, and the CSEC (Commercially Sexually Exploited Children) team. Chief Passenheim is dedicated to enhancing public safety, promoting rehabilitation, and fostering collaborative partnerships that create opportunities for positive change and stronger communities throughout Placer County.

Cristel Tullock, Chief of the San Francisco Adult Probation Department, has more than 25 years of experience in community corrections. She has developed innovative reentry strategies for individuals with complex supervision needs and led programs that promote rehabilitation and accountability. A graduate of the APPA Leadership Institute (2016), Chief Tullock serves on the APPA Artificial Intelligence and Technology Committees and was appointed by the Chief Justice of California to the Criminal Law Advisory Committee, 2025.