Policy Text
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SUBSTATION HOLDING FACILITY
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
TITLE: DISASTERS NO: B-101
EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/22/2004 REVISED: 08/06/2020
APPROVED BY: Commander Timothy Posey REVIEWED: 01/15/2021
REFERENCE: Title 15, Section 1029 & 1032, DPPM H-100
POLICY:
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office has adopted the Law Enforcement Incident
Command System to effectively and successfully manage critical incidents. For
major critical incidents, a Multi-Hazard Functional Plan has been adopted by the
county to assist in the response. For lesser critical and special operations, such
as S.W.A.T., specialized training and procedures have been established.
PROCEDURE A – ASSESSMENT
The Substation Sergeant, or in his absence, the on-duty supervisor, will:
Assess the extent of injuries, death (if appropriate), and structural damage
in the facility. Call the bailiff of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Substation
Holding Facility and assess their facility.