Policy Text
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Detentions Bureau
Policies and Procedures
TITLE: FIREARMS – PROVISIONS FOR DETENTIONS DEPUTIES O-100
EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED:
April 12, 1997 07-11-24 01-16-15 07-11-24
APPROVED BY: Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Cindy Cisneros
REFERENCE: P.C. 830.1 (c), 25450
POLICY
In the course of their duties, Detentions Deputies may be confronted with hazardous
situations that require the use of a firearm to safely resolve the situation. Thus, the
Sheriff-Coroner may authorize specified Detentions Deputies to carry firearms while on
duty. A Detentions Deputy so authorized is designated as being an “Armed” Detentions
Deputy.
Additionally, pursuant to their status as peace officers, all Detentions Deputies are
authorized by law to carry a concealed weapon while off duty, subject to the provisions
of this policy.
DIRECTIVE #1
All Armed Detentions Deputies will adhere to the following provisions and limitations
related to carrying a firearm while on duty:
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