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My question involves police conduct in the State of: California

My cousin is on parole for a his 4th DUI. He has no other history of criminal behaviour. He's a Desert Storm vet and has not been the same since he came back. He suffers from depression and abused alcohol. He's been clean for 14 months, 8 of those months in prison.
Are you sure he went to state prison? This sounds more like he was in county jail and has been released on probation. I have never seen someone serve only 8 months in PRISON for even a fourth DUI ... but, in theory, it is possible.

He complains that his parole office always accuses him of being on drugs and associating with gang memebers, he claims to do neither.
Okay. As long as he is not violated for it, then they will have to agree to disagree.

Today his Parole Agent came to his place of work and asked him in front of 3 coworkers if he has been staying away from drugs and gangs.
Not smart, but not unlawful. He can ask for a new parole officer but there is no guarantee that he will get one.

But he's wondering if his PA didn't violate his privacy by voicing slanderous remarks in front of his coworkers. He has no history of illegal drug abuse or gang affiliation.
Probably not. But, he is certainly free to consult an attorney. Though, without damages, it is probably not worth pursuing even if he could articulate slander.

- Carl