Policy Text
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.
UNIFIED COMMAND UPDATE/OVERVIEW
PURPOSE
The purpose of this training document is to provide an understanding of the Unified
Command (UC) structure within the Incident Command System (ICS) and how it is
applied in multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional incidents to ensure coordinated response and
resource utilization.
WHAT IS UNIFIED COMMAND?
Unified Command is a collaborative incident management approach used when multiple
agencies or jurisdictions share responsibilities during an incident. It allows for a unified
response where leadership and decision-making are shared, ensuring all involved entities
work towards common goals.
Key features of Unified Command:
• Single Set of Objectives: Collaboratively