Helping others is a sacrifice most people don’t have to give a second thought about. People give their time in many ways by serving in the Armed Forces, volunteering at a local nursing home, or simply reading to another family member. Some people pursue careers with the purpose of only helping people which was the case for probation officer Torrinio Long when choosing his career. Throughout his life, Torrinio has helped people by working in the Red Cross and serving in the Army as an interrogator. Probation officers work with people who were convicted of crimes and sentenced to probation instead of doing time in prison. The work of a probation officer often involves monitoring offenders, choosing the proper rehabilitation services, and helping