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ISSUE: 25-29 TRAINING BULLETIN DATE: June 6, 2025
New Duty Belt and Accessory Pouches
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is issuing new duty belts and accessory pouches. The new belt will be
the Safe Life Defense Tactical Belt (black), and the pouches will be from the High-Speed Gear Duty
TACO line (black). This new equipment will replace the existing Bianchi brand leather gear belts and
pouches.
The new belts and pouches will be covered in KCSOPPM K-0300.
The Safe Life Defense Tactical Belt and HSGI Duty TACO line features a nylon appearance and
incorporates Molle-style loops for each pouch, securing them in place on your belt. The new belt has a
reinforced core (non-metal) that prevents the belt from sagging and shifting while in use. The tactical
belt has a 2” double Velcro inner layer that secures to the provided 2” inner belt. This means belt
keepers are no longer needed, freeing up more belt space.