Policy Text
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
AIR SUPPORT UNIT - OPERATIONS MANUAL Page i
AUTHORITY STATEMENT
The operational policies and procedures contained in this manual reflect the Kern County
Sheriff’s Office’s commitment to the safe conduct of flight and ground operations.
The Pilot in Command (PIC) is responsible for safe and efficient aircraft operations and is
the final authority regarding all operational / flight decisions. Safety is the priority during all
operations. If there is any reasonable doubt that a flight cannot be conducted safely, the PIC
is expected to stop, gather more information, re-evaluate the options and consider canceling
the flight until another day. Should there be a choice as to the course of action to be taken,
the most conservative course of action should apply.
All Air Support Unit (ASU) personnel, flight crews and maintenance crews, are responsible
for safe and efficient operation of equipment and personnel movement.