Policy Text
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Detentions Bureau
Policies and Procedures
TITLE: CIVILIAN PERSONNEL WITH INCARCERATED PERSON CONTACT M-400
EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED:
March 5, 2013 07-11-24 07-11-24
APPROVED BY: Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Cindy Cisneros
REFERENCE: California Penal Code Sections 830 (et. seq.)
POLICY
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office and the County of Kern utilize many different
classifications of employees and contract personnel to fulfill the mission of the Sheriff’s
Office on a daily basis. In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for individuals who
are not Peace Officers to be in close proximity to incarcerated people. The purpose of
this policy is to help provide a safe environment for those individuals and the incarcerated
people in Sheriff’s Office custody.
DEFINITION(S):
For the purpose of this policy, the following definitions shall apply:
• Civilian Personnel: Any person employed by, or working under contract with, the
County of Kern or an all