Policy Text
Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Policies and Procedures
TITLE: GIFT ACCEPTANCE POLICY NO: J-500
APPROVED: Donny Youngblood, Sheriff-Coroner
EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED:
August 1, 1990 06/01/2018 03/01/2007 06/01/2018
POLICY
There are times when organizations, businesses, or individuals wish to donate items of value to
the Sheriff’s Office. This policy defines the process to be followed by all members of the
Sheriff’s Office when offered a gift.
No member shall knowingly accept any gift from any individual who is under investigation by
the Sheriff’s Office or any other agency, nor will they accept a gift for their individual use or any
gratuity as defined in this section.
Gifts of perishables, such as candy or produce, will be placed in a location accessible to all
employees and will be shared to the extent possible.
Only the Sheriff-Coroner, Undersheriff, or a Chief Deputy may accept a gift of nonperishable
goods or services.