On February 9, 2021, the Kern County Sheriff's Office Critical Incident Review Board convened to consider the use of force by an undercover Deputy on January 19, 2021.
The Critical Incident Review Board consisted of Chief Deputy Larry McCurtain, Chief Deputy Damian Nord, Chief Deputy James Morrison, and Chief Deputy Avery Simpson.
After reviewing all the facts involved in this case, the Critical Incident Review Board determined the force used by the Deputy in this incident was within departmental policy.
Below, you will find a video presentation to help bring context to the facts surrounding this case.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHKFyBjaoqU
