Policy Text
TRAINING BULLETIN
ISSUE: 25-27 DATE: June 4, 2025
KCSOPPM K-0401: Body Armor
On May 29, 2025, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office’s Body Armor policy under KCSOPPM
K-0401 was revised and includes the following changes/clarifications:
• The removal of exemptions for when personnel do not have to wear body
armor.
• Clarification to what steps are taken when body armor is found to be defective.
• Language was added to include Community Service Technicians (CSTs) and
Park Rangers.
To ensure compliance with KCSOPPM K-0401, personnel are required to review the
revised policy in its entirety, which can be accessed via the following link:
• K 0401 - Body Armor.docx
All staff of the Deputy Sheriff, Detentions Deputy, Park Ranger, and CST ranks are
required to review and acknowledge this training bulletin no later than July 4, 2025.
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 visit