Norma Martinez, a supervisor in the department’s intake unit, was given the suspension in January and later lost an appeal on it. In August, department officials received complaints that Martinez was violating county policies on time and attendance, favoritism and discrimination. Once these irregularities were uncovered, the practice was immediately put to a halt and the supervisor has received appropriate discipline. Juvenile Probation Department staff has a passion for helping children succeed and that is at the heart of the services we provide to our clients. Martinez has worked for the department since 1988, county records show.