Complaints Regarding the Kern High School Police Department/Officer(s)

The Kern High School District Police Department is dedicated to serving the public with honesty, integrity and transparency. All KHSD Police Officers are thoroughly trained and undergo an extensive background process before starting work as a KHSD Police Officer. High standards of performance are rigidly enforced. However, deviations from ideal performance can occur. All allegations of officer misconduct are objectively and thoroughly investigated and appropriate measures are taken in order to maintain the Department’s high standards of professionalism.

Any person may bring a complaint against any member of the KHSD Police Department. Complaints may be made via mail, email, telephone or in person. Complaints may also be made anonymously.

How to File a Complaint

Any person wishing to file a complaint in person or mail may contact the KHSD police at:

KHSD Police Department5801 Sundale AveBakersfield, CA 93309

Persons wishing to file a complaint by telephone should call the Acting Chief of Police at: (661) 827-3219

In order to obtain the necessary information to properly investigate the complaint, complainants will be asked to complete the KHSD Police Personnel Complaint form.

Once a complaint is received, the complaint will be reviewed by the Acting Chief of Police and assigned for investigation. Upon completion, the case will be referred to the Acting Chief of Police for final disposition and appropriate action. The complaining party will then be notified that the investigation is completed and will be notified in writing of the final disposition of the allegations (Sustained, Not Sustained, Unfounded or Exonerated). Further specifics, such as the nature of any disciplinary action that may or may not be taken, cannot be divulged.

The Kern High School District is committed to equality for all individuals in education and providing a learning and working environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, disability, medical condition, homelessness or foster status; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with Education Code 200 and 220, Government Code 11135, and Title IX. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Chief Equity Compliance and Title IX Officer, Dr. Michael Zulfa. A copy of KHSD’s Uniform Complaint policy and Nondiscrimination policy are available here and upon request.