Policy Text
Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Policies and Procedures
TITLE:
EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE-DEFINITIONS
NO: D-100
APPROVED: Donny Youngblood, Sheriff-Coroner
EFFECTIVE:
August 1, 1990
REVIEWED:
8/22/2017
REVISED:
4/20/2005
UPDATED:
8/22/2017
D-100-1
POLICY
The following definitions will govern terminology to be used in reports, memos, and any other
documentation that occurs during the disciplinary process.
DEFINITIONS
COMPLAINT: A statement alleging that the Sheriff’s Office or some member thereof (sworn or
non-sworn) has engaged in an improper act or practice. Complaints can be made by members of
the public or Sheriff’s Office personnel.
COMPLAINANT: The person who files a complaint with the Sheriff’s Office.
DISCIPLINE: For purposes of this section, discipline is defined as termination, demotion,
suspension, reduction in salary, written reprimand, or a disciplinary transfer.
DISPOSITION: The status assigned to a case by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy following
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