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Community Relations

Kern County Sheriff's Office
Crime Prevention Coordinator Elvie Martinez

Elvie Martinez

Crime Prevention Coordinator

Crime Prevention Specialist Michelle Garcia

Michelle Garcia

Crime Prevention Specialist

Crime Prevention Specialist Roman Garza

Roman Garza

Crime Prevention Specialist

Community Relations Unit serves the community by providing services to the entire county that reduce crime and improve the quality of life through mutually beneficial partnerships with all the county’s communities. Increased safety through awareness is the primary function of the unit. We offer safety programs, presentations, resources, public events and so much more. Our goal, as a community liaison, is to initiate an open dialogue with all members of the community. We are dedicated to educating the public on how to safely take steps that improve security of neighborhoods and businesses by appearing less desirable to criminals making them more resistant to crime and, ultimately, enhance the safety, security, and quality of life for the residents and visitors of Kern County.


For more information contact us at:

(661) 391-7559 or CommunityRelations@kernsheriff.org


Our Programs

All presentations are free and available in Spanish.

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Safety Information

Infographics and Printables

Crime Prevention NeighborhoodWatch

Starting a Neighborhood Watch Group

Crime Prevention BlockCaptain

Neighborhood Watch Block Captain Guide

Crime Prevention Marijuana Mythbusters

Marijuana Mythbusters

Crime Prevention Vaping

Vaping Facts

Crime Prevention 22 Apps

22 APPs Parents Should Know About

Crime Prevention Camera Registry

Camera Registry

Fentanyl Infographic

Fentanyl Infographic

Preventing Child Abduction

Preventing Child Abduction

Houses of Worship

House of Worship Security Tips

Five Ways to Prevent Auto Theft

Five Ways to Prevent Auto Theft

Bullying Infographic

Bullying Infographic

Bicycle Safety Infographic

Bicycle Safety Infographic

Emoji Drug Codes

Emoji Drug Codes

Vehicle Safety

Vehicle Safety

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Crime Prevention Camera Registry

Registro de Cámara

Crime Prevention Vaping

Datos sobre Vapear

Crime Prevention NeighborhoodWatch

Comenzando un Grupo de Vigilancia Vecinal

Crime Prevention Marijuana Mythbusters

Mitos de Marijuana

Infografía de Fentanilo

Infografía de Fentanilo

Preventing Child Abduction

Prevención de Los Secuestros de Niños

Houses of Worship

Consejos de Seguridad Para Locales de Adoracion

Five Ways to Prevent Auto Theft

Cinco Formas de Prevenir el Robo de Automóviles

Bullying Infographic

Tipos de Intimidación

Códigos de Drogas Emoji

Códigos de Drogras Emoji

Bicycle Safety Infographic

Seguridad de la Bicicleta


Youtube Videos