Kern County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
Report: Kern County Sheriff's Work Release Program
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The KCSO’s website needs to be updated as it contains misinformation on the Work Release Program.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Update the Work Release Program Website by October 1, 2024. (Finding 1)
F2
The WRP work vans have no identification markings, and when in the neighborhoods, this causes some concerns for private citizens. (Appendices 3 and 4) KCSO Work Van photo by Grand Jury
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Have “Kern County Sheriff” identification markings placed on the work vans by January 1, 2025. (Finding 2)
F3
The different colored vests that participants are currently wearing can cause confusion as to whether or not they are with the WRP.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Ensure that all WRP participants are wearing orange safety vests with identification markings by September 1, 2024. (Finding 3)
F4
It is apparent that the Sheriff’s Support Supervisor and three Sheriff’s Support Technicians assigned to the WRP are the glue that ensures the program runs seamlessly. COMMENTS: The Grand Jury would like to thank the KCSO’s staff for their cooperation and assistance in providing information for this report. The KCSO’s staff is committed to the program, ensuring that public safety is paramount.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Reclassify the job position title for the Sheriff’s Support Specialist to Sheriff’s Records Supervisor, and the Sheriff’s Support Technician to Sheriff’s Record Specialist, by February 1, 2025. (Finding 4) NOTES: • The Kern County Sheriff should post a copy of this report where it will be available for public review. • Persons wishing to receive an email notification of newly released reports may sign up at: https://www.kerncounty.com/government/other-agencies/grand-jury • Present and past Kern County Grand Jury Final Reports and Responses can be accessed on the Kern County Grand Jury website at: https://www.kerncounty.com/government/other-agencies/grand-jury RESPONSE DEADLINE: • REQUIRED WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM: Kern County Sheriff: Findings 1 through 4 and Recommendations 1 through 4. RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO CAL. PENAL CODE §§933 (c) AND 933.05 TO: • PRESIDING JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF KERN 1415 TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 212 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 • TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 600 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Cal. Penal Code §929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. APPENDICES:
Comments 6
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CO1The Kern County Sheriff should post a copy of this report where it will be available for public review.
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CO2Persons wishing to receive an email notification of newly released reports may sign up at: https://www.kerncounty.com/government/other-agencies/grand-jury
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CO3Present and past Kern County Grand Jury Final Reports and Responses can be accessed on the Kern County Grand Jury website at: https://www.kerncounty.com/government/other-agencies/grand-jury RESPONSE DEADLINE:
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CO4REQUIRED WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM: Kern County Sheriff: Findings 1 through 4 and Recommendations 1 through 4. RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO CAL. PENAL CODE §§933 (c) AND 933.05 TO:
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CO5PRESIDING JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF KERN 1415 TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 212 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
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CO6FOREPERSON KERN COUNTY GRAND JURY 1415 TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 600 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Cal. Penal Code §929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. 2023-2024 Kern County Grand Jury Report 6 APPENDICES: Appendix 1 Photo from KCSO WRP 2023-2024 Kern County Grand Jury Report 7 Appendix 2 Photo by KCSO WRP 2023-2024 Kern County Grand Jury Report 8 Appendix 3 Photo by KCSO WRP 2023-2024 Kern County Grand Jury Report 9 Appendix 4 Photo by Grand Jury 2023-2024 Kern County Grand Jury Report 10
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