Pinal County's own Anthony Cobos, an Adult Probation Officer, has been awarded the esteemed Commitment to Excellence honor by the Arizona Association of Treatment Court Professionals. Cobos, whose career with Pinal County Adult Probation began in 2019, received the award for his exceptional contributions to the county's treatment court programs, an accolade that spotlights his dedication and professional diligence.
Unfortunately, Anthony Cobos could not be present at the conference to accept his award in person, so the honor was instead bestowed upon him by a host of local judicial and legal figures. This included faces from the Public Defender's Office, the County Attorney's Office, the Judiciary, and his peers in Adult Probation, who all celebrated his achievement within the community that has benefited from his service. The county's announcement noted the presence of Jason Johannes from the County Attorney's Office, Judge Delia Neal, Anthony Cobos himself, Alixis Russell-Straham from the Public Defender's Office, and John Fuery, the Chief Probation Officer.
John Fuery extolled Cobos's virtues in his work, particularly in his capacity as a surveillance officer in the Drug Treatment Court program. "Anthony exemplifies the qualities of dedication, teamwork, and exceptional performance, playing a vital role in our Drug Treatment Court program as the surveillance officer. Since 2020, he has demonstrated exceptional dedication and teamwork, consistently going above and beyond his duties," Fuery told attendees. Cobos's approach, marked by empathy, has garnered trust and cooperation from the program participants, aligning with his strong belief in comprehensive support throughout their recovery processes.
His ability to connect with and understand the individuals he works with has not only facilitated numerous personal victories but also underscored the human dimension inherent to the justice system. "Anthony takes the time to understand each participant's unique challenges, which has led to many success stories in the program," Fuery noted.
