Kern County Probation Svc Dept

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Kern County Probation is a department that develops and operates correctional programs that provide public protection. It is also responsible for the prevention of crimes and the redirection of offenders. The department provides investigation and enforcement services. Kern County Probation s adult investigation units serve courts by providing pre-sentence information based on an analysis of the defendant's social and criminal history. The department administers the K-9 Detection Program, which includes drug detection capability to aid in the investigation, apprehension and prosecution of probationers and wards engaged in illegal drug activities. It is governed by the county of Kern in California, which additionally manages purchasing, fire and finance departments.