Policy Text
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Detentions Bureau
Policies and Procedures
TITLE: CUFF TETHERS C-0425
EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED:
April 7, 2025
APPROVED BY Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Cindy Cisneros
REFERENCE:
POLICY
The Detentions Bureau maintains and utilizes Cuff Tethers in order to provide deputies
with a way to safely secure an incarcerated person (in handcuffs) to a cell door prior to
applying or removing the handcuffs. The purpose of this policy is to set the standards of
use and procedures for operation of the Cuff Tether.
DIRECTIVE #1
The Cuff Tethers are only to be used to secure incarcerated people to a door for the
purposes of safely applying and removing handcuffs. Under no circumstances will the
Cuff Tether be used to escort incarcerated people or for any other purpose outside of this
policy
DIRECTIVE #2
No employee shall use the Cuff Tether without receiving the approved training course.