23-38 Department Policy & Procedures Section H300.pdf

DONNY YOUNGBLOOD 1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, California 93308-2231 Sheriff-Coroner Telephone (661) 391-7500 TRAINING BULLETIN ISSUE: 23-38 DATE: May 5, 2023 Department Policy and Procedures Manuel Section H-300 Critical Incidents – Assisting Other Agencies The Kern County Sheriff’s Office realizes the importance of mutual aid to accomplish the law enforcement mission. The Sheriff’s Office will respond to calls for assistance from allied agencies and will request assistance from allied agencies when necessary. To ensure a controlled law enforcement response, teamwork, good communication, and coordination, the following procedures are established. Please note: In all cases, the final determination on what role the Sheriff’s Office takes and what tactics our personnel utilize will be made by a ranking officer of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, not the allied agency. All requests for assistance from the Sheriff’s Office by other agencies will be forwarded to the appropriate Division Commander during a planned response.