25-41 Updated Policy H-0550 Mental Health Crisis Response and Dispatch Protocols.pdf

TRAINING BULLETIN Issue: 25-41 DATE: July 29, 2025 UPDATED KCSOPPM H-0550: MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE POLICY AND DISPATCH PROTOCOLS REFERENCE GUIDE Recent reviews of KCSOPPM H-0550: Mental Health Crisis Response policy and the Dispatch Protocols Reference Guide were completed, and both were updated to ensure the Kern County Sheriff’s Office is following best practices in relation to the way personnel are dispatched and respond to mental health crises. KCSOPPM H-0550 Mental Health Crisis Response and the Dispatch Protocols Reference Guide can be accessed via the link below: • KCSOPPM H-0550: H 0550 Mental Health Crisis Response.pdf By signing this training bulletin, you are indicating that you have reviewed this training bulletin, KCSOPPM H-0550, and the reference guide in their entirety. All sworn personnel in the Deputy Sheriff, Detentions Deputy, Park Ranger, and Dispatch ranks are required to complete this training no later than Friday, August 29, 2025.