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The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is committed to work in partnership with our community to enhance the safety, security, and quality of life for the
residents and visitors of Kern County through professional public safety services.
DONNY YOUNGBLOOD
Sheriff-Coroner
1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, California 93308-2231
Telephone (661) 391-7500
Updated Law Enforcement Mobile Report Writing Manual- Offenses
The incorrect use of the offenses suspicious circumstances, non-criminal, or
information only has been a longstanding issue. Deputies have frequently used these
offenses when entering a crime would be appropriate. Not doing so results in the
significant under-reporting of crime statistics, which in turn results in the loss of funding
to our department.
The offenses use of force, use of electronic immobilization device, and use of safety
restraints have long been used in the Detentions Bureau. P.C. 835a(b) states that any
peace of