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.
ISSUE: 25-58
TRAINING BULLETIN
DATE: September 26, 2025
Update and Clarification to Training Bulletin 25-31
On June 23, 2025, Training Bulletin 25-31 was disseminated in relation to established Welfare & Institutions
(W&I) Code sections 23020, 23022, and 23024 pursuant to Assembly Bill 2020. It should be noted the training
bulletin referenced Assembly Bill 1874 in error, and the correct Assembly Bill that established W&I 23020,
23022, and 23024, was Assembly Bill 2020. The legislation outlined in W&I Code sections 23020 and 23022
require law enforcement agencies to establish and maintain written policies regarding interactions with
survivors of human trafficking by December 1, 2026. The policies that shall be created must align wit