- Monday January 11th, 2021 :: 04:04 p.m. PST
Officer-Involved Shooting Review
On January 8, 2021, the Kern County Sheriff's Office Critical Incident Review Board convened to consider the use of force by Deputy Richard Santos on December 12, 2020.
The Critical Incident Review Board consisted of Chief Deputy Larry McCurtain, Chief Deputy Damian Nord, and Chief Deputy James Morrison.
After reviewing all the facts involved in this case, the Critical Incident Review Board determined the force used by Deputy Santos in this incident was within departmental policy.
Deputy Santos been returned to duty following the findings of the Critical Incident Review Board.
Below, you will find a video presentation to help bring context to the facts surrounding this case.
https://youtu.be/B2_g8qHBmlQ
Address/Location
Kern County Sheriff's Office - Public Information Officer
1350 Norris Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 661-861-3110
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