Guided by constitutional principles such as the presumption of innocence and right against excessive bail, pretrial services is committed to maintaining the balance between personal liberty and community safety.  Officers work to facilitate the judicial process, protect the public, and reduce unnecessary detention.  Pretrial services is the front door to the federal criminal justice system and has a unique opportunity to lay the foundation for each defendant's success,  not only during the period of pretrial supervision, but beyond.  Officers strive to work with each defendant in such a manner to lay the foundation for success so this contact will be the defendant's last, thereby helping prevent the front door from becoming a revolving door.  The manner in which an officer interacts with defendants and others can influence perceptions of the federal court, regardless of outcome.  Officers set a tone for what a defendant may expect from the system by acting with integrity and respect, providing clear expectations, and responding appropriately to the struggles and needs of the defendant.