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.
High-Technology Crimes Training Pursuant to PC 13515.55
To ensure compliance with PC 13515.55 and as best practice, all personnel in the ranks
of Sergeant, Senior Deputy, Deputy, Reserve Deputy, Park Ranger Sergeant, Senior
Park Ranger, and Park Ranger are required to read this training bulletin and complete the
POST Learning Portal “High-Technology Crimes” 4-hour self-paced course.
This course provides you with skills to handle high-technology crimes, and you will learn
to:
• Identify crimes possibly involving electronic devices
• Review relevant sections of the law
• Review the proper way to collect computer equipment and data for preservation
evidence
• Identify how to obtain a CalECPA search warrant.
Personnel who mu