Peace Officer Memorial Week Ceremonies hosted by Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Peace Officer Memorial week will be observed this week, May 14-20, 2023. This is a time we set aside to remember and honor all law enforcement personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. During this period of observance, deputies will be wearing black mourning bands over their badges, and flags at Sheriff’s Office facilities will be flown at half-staff.
Kern County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting two Memorial Services:
Peace Officer Memorial at KCSO Headquarters
Kern County Sheriff’s Office will pause to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of Kern County.
Bakersfield— Thursday, May 18, 2023 — 10:00 a.m. — Kern County Sheriff’s Office Memorial Monument, 1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308
The memorial will feature remarks from Sheriff Donny Youngblood and a roll call of all fallen KCSO deputies and personnel. Our Honor Guard will present the colors and the flags along with a 21-gun salute. We invite the public to join us in honoring these heroes.
Countywide Peace Officer Memorial at Kern County Superior Court
Kern County Law Enforcement will pause to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of Kern County.
Bakersfield— Thursday, May 18, 2023 — 12:00 p.m. — Kern County Superior Court, Peace
Officer Memorial Monument, 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
The memorial will feature remarks from Sheriff Donny Youngblood and other local public figures. Our Honor Guard will present the colors and the flags along with a 21-gun salute. We invite the public to join us in honoring the law enforcement heroes of Kern County.
The public and media are invited to join us as we pay homage to members of the local law enforcement who have lost their lives while in service.
