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Formed in 1866, the Kern County Sheriff's Office is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in Kern County, Calif. It provides police services to the unincorporated portions of the county. The office also undertakes the responsibility of search and rescue, jail operations, providing bailiffs and prisoner transportation to courts. In addition, it serves civil processes, maintains lawsuit papers and provides coroner services. The Kern County Sheriff's Office employs a staff of more than 1,050 full- and part-time sworn officers, civilians and community volunteers. Located in Bakersfield, Calif., the sheriff's office maintains field operations, detention, patrol, investigation and administrative service divisions.

Kern County Child Support Services is dedicated to helping families create a better life for children by providing quality Child Support services. The agency focuses on establishing partnerships with parents to navigate the Child Support process effectively, ensuring the care and well-being of children in the community. Offering various services such as establishing parentage and Child Support orders, enforcing and modifying orders, and facilitating enrollment into Child Support, the agency also hosts community events like the Ready-Set Back 2 School Health Wellness Fair. Through these initiatives, they strive to support families by providing essential resources, including free school supplies for children in need. Generated from the website

The Kern County Sheriff's Office operates the Boron Substation within a vast response area of approximately 421 square miles, serving the communities of Boron, Desert Lake, North Edwards, and Aerial Acres, as well as the Edwards Air Force Base. The office provides essential services, including crime report processing, Live Scan fingerprinting, and community engagement activities to a fluctuating population of around 26,500 during weekdays. Generated from the website