Kern CAC Co-chairs
Jim Luff, Rosa Lopez, and Chief Erik Levig
Our Sub-Committees and Members
Monitoring Team Evident Change
The Monitors have been brought in to track and assess progress by KCSO and the County in achieve compliance with the Stipulated Judgement on the status of implementation to the Parties (DOJ, KCSO, and the County) and the Court. The Monitors and their team of subject matter experts work with KCSO and the Kern CAC to aid in achieving compliance and to provide technical assistance when requested.
(Angie Wolf, Evident Change, Monitor not pictured)
Community Engagement Sub-Committee
The Community Engagement Sub-Committee shall assume the engagement functions formerly assigned to the Communications and Engagement Sub-Committee, as well as conduct periodic policy review related to community involvement and outreach.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Host public meetings or listening sessions to obtain input from community members.
- Record, evaluate, and summarize community feedback to identify trends, priorities, and potential action items.
- Coordinate with the Community Policing Sub-Committee by submitting actionable items or recommendations for further development or implementation.
The Community Engagement Sub-Committee shall ensure that the community is provided with consistent and structured opportunities to express concerns, ideas, and recommendations, and that such information is accurately conveyed to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) and the Community Policing Sub-Committee for consideration.
Community Policing Sub-Committee
Community Policing Sub-Committee
The Community Policing Sub-Committee shall assume the communications functions formerly assigned to the Communications and Engagement Sub-Committee.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review community input provided by the Community Engagement Sub-Committee and determine appropriate responses or the development of Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) projects.
- Provide education and information to both KCSO personnel and the community regarding ongoing initiatives, activities, and outcomes.
- Communicate results, updates, and responses back to the community through scheduled meetings or official communications to ensure transparency and accountability.
The Community Policing Sub-Committee shall focus on the implementation of actions derived from community feedback and ensure that results are effectively communicated to both KCSO and the public.