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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.
KCSOPPM M-500: Field Training Program Revision
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office Policy and Procedures Manual (KCSOPPM) M-500:
Field Training Program has been revised effective February 6, 2025.
A few key points that have been updated:
“Procedure B” now outlines the process for personnel who have been promoted to the
rank of Senior Deputy and have failed to maintain their Field Training Status. Those
affected personnel would be required to undergo an evaluation period of at least two
weeks to ensure they can still competently perform the duties of a patrol deputy before
taking their operations assignment as a Senior Deputy.
“Directive A” now outlines the process for personnel who initially failed the Field Training
Program to