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  • About Us

    About Us

    Kern Law Enforcement Association serves Kern County and its members with honor and pride.


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  • Supporting Our Community

    Supporting Our Community

    KLEA is dedicated to participating in and serving the Kern County community. We make thousands of dollars in charitable donations to help support worthwhile local causes. Read More


  • Advocating for Our Members

    Advocating for Our Members

    KLEA is honored to represent the interests of our members through contract negotiations, policy negotiations, representation and ensuring they are afforded due administrative and legal process. Read more about our services and benefits in our members-only area. Read More


  • About Us

    About Us

    Kern Law Enforcement Association serves Kern County and its members with honor and pride.


    Read More


  • Supporting Our Community

    Supporting Our Community

    KLEA is dedicated to participating in and serving the Kern County community. We make thousands of dollars in charitable donations to help support worthwhile local causes. Read More


  • Advocating for Our Members

    Advocating for Our Members

    KLEA is honored to represent the interests of our members through contract negotiations, policy negotiations, representation and ensuring they are afforded due administrative and legal process. Read more about our services and benefits in our members-only area. Read More


Recent News

KLEA Honors Kern County Veterans

KLEA Honors Kern County Veterans

September 25, 2024

The Kern Law Enforcement Association (KLEA) is proud to announce our continued annual support of Kern County Veterans. On Monday, November 11th, 2024, KLEA is hosting the 15th annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast.

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Board Nominations

Board Nominations

July 17, 2024

Board Member nominations will be open on October 8, 2024. At that time, nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

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President's Message

Tim Caughron

From the President

May 12, 2024 | Tim Caughron

Hello, my name is Tim Caughron. As President of the Kern Law Enforcement Association, I am proud to represent the fine men and women of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney Investigators. KLEA is the recognized bargaining unit for Sheriff Deputies, Senior Deputies, Sergeants and D.A. Investigators. Read More

Tribute to Fallen Officers

Phillip Campas

Deputy Sheriff Phillip Jesse Campas

Kern County Sheriff's Office, California EOW: Jul 25, 2021

Deputy Sheriff Phillip Campas was shot and killed during a barricade at a home near the intersection of 1st Street and Poplar Avenue in Wasco.

James Throne

Deputy Sheriff James Edward Throne

Kern County Sheriff's Office, California EOW: May 23, 2008

Deputy James Throne was killed when his patrol car collided with another patrol car as they were responding to back up deputies involved in a foot...

William Hudnall

Deputy Sheriff William Joseph Hudnall Jr.

Kern County Sheriff's Office, California EOW: Nov 14, 2006

Deputy William Hudnall was killed when his department SUV was struck head-on by a drunk driver on Highway 178 in Kern River Canyon.

Daniel Archuleta

Deputy Sheriff Daniel Lee Archuleta

Kern County Sheriff's Office, California EOW: Sep 12, 2004

Deputy Daniel Archuleta was killed in an automobile accident on Tupman Road while responding to assist a deputy at a fight call.

James Williams

Deputy James Lee Williams

Kern County Sheriff's Office, California EOW: Oct 19, 1991

Deputy Williams was killed in an on duty auto accident while responding to a disturbance call. He was 41 years old and is survived by his wife and...

Richard McHale

Deputy Sheriff Richard Robert McHale

Kern County Sheriff's Office, California EOW: Mar 3, 1989

Deputy Rick McHale was killed after being beaten and shot at a family disturbance call at 303 Decatur Street in Oildale at 6 pm.

Marvin Kline

Sergeant Marvin Ray Kline

Kern County Sheriff's Office, California EOW: Aug 16, 1986

Sergeant Marvin Kline, Pilot Douglas Moonen, and Deputy Ray Bockman were killed in an aircraft accident while on a training mission at 9:45 am.

Ray Bockman

Deputy Sheriff Ray Delton Bockman

Kern County Sheriff's Office, California EOW: Aug 16, 1986

Deputy Ray Bockman was killed in an aircraft accident while on a training mission over the Kern River near Hart Memorial Park.

Douglas Moonen

Pilot Douglas Robert Moonen

Kern County Sheriff's Office, California EOW: Aug 16, 1986

Pilot Douglas Moonen was killed in an aircraft accident while on a training mission. Sergeant Marvin Kline and Deputy Ray Bockman were also killed in...

Michael Bentley

Deputy Sheriff Michael Jay Bentley

Kern County Sheriff's Office, California EOW: Oct 19, 1983

Deputy Sheriff Michael Bentley was killed when his cruiser was intentionally rammed by a fleeing armed robbery suspect.

Ray Barrantes

Police Officer Ray Barrantes

Chowchilla Police Department EOW: Oct 3, 2025

Police Officer Ray Barrantes was killed when his patrol car struck the rear end of a semi-trailer in Madera County at the intersection of State Route...

Victor Lemus

Detective Victor Lemus

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jul 18, 2025

Detective Victor Lemus, Detective William Osborn, and Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy...

William Osborn

Detective William Osborn

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jul 18, 2025

Detective William Osborn, Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, and Detective Victor Lemus were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy...

Joshua Eklund

Detective Joshua Kelley Eklund

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jul 18, 2025

Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus, and Detective William Osborn were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy...

Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd

Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation EOW: Jul 17, 2025

Parole Agent Joshua Byrd was shot and killed in the Division of Adult Parole Operations at 7717 Edgwater Drive in Oakland at 12:48 p.m. Agent Byrd...

Miguel Cano

Officer Miguel Cano

California Highway Patrol EOW: Jul 2, 2025

Officer Miguel Cano was killed in a vehicle crash at Bristol Parkway north of Green Valley Circle in Culver City, California, at 12:30 a.m. Officer...

Shiou Deng

Sergeant Shiou Deng

Los Angeles Police Department EOW: Jun 23, 2025

Sergeant Shiou Deng was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle while assisting at the scene of a vehicle crash on the southbound lanes of...

Samuel Riveros

Police Officer Samuel Riveros

Baldwin Park Police Department EOW: May 31, 2025

Police Officer Sam Riveros was shot and killed while responding to reports of gunfire at the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue in Baldwin Park. At 7:12...

Osmar Rodarte

Police Officer Osmar Rodarte

Marysville Police Department EOW: Mar 26, 2025

Police Officer Osmar Rodarte was shot and killed while serving a search warrant at Kestrel Court in Olivehurst at 7:50 a.m. Law enforcement...

Sheriff Hector Cuevas Jr

Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas Jr

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department EOW: Mar 17, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas was killed when his patrol car struck a pole at the intersection of El Evado and Seneca roads just before 11 a.m. ...

Sheriff Riley

Deputy Sheriff Charles Riley

Iberville Parish Sheriff's Department EOW: Oct 6, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Charles Riley was shot and killed while interviewing a suspect at the Iberville Parish Courthouse at 58050 Merram Street in...

Henry Franklin

Police Officer Henry Franklin

Sikeston Department of Public Safety EOW: Oct 6, 2025

Police Officer Henry Franklin was shot and killed while serving a warrant with his tactical team on County Road 408 in Mississippi County at...

Ray Barrantes

Police Officer Ray Barrantes

Chowchilla Police Department EOW: Oct 3, 2025

Police Officer Ray Barrantes was killed when his patrol car struck the rear end of a semi-trailer in Madera County at the intersection of State Route...

Sissy

K9 Sissy

Georgia Department of Corrections EOW: Sep 29, 2025

K9 Sissy was killed in a vehicle crash at Georgia 122 and Windmill Road in Ware County, Georgia. Around 4:49 a.m., K9 Sissy and her K9 handler were...

Scott Heimann

Sergeant Scott William Heimann

Hays Police Department EOW: Sep 28, 2025

Sergeant Scott Heimann was shot and killed responding to a domestic violence call near the 2200 block of Downing Street in Hays at approximately 2:00...

Senior Trooper Craig Antony Gaines

Senior Trooper Craig Antony Gaines

Florida Highway Patrol EOW: Sep 19, 2025

Senior Trooper Craig Gaines passed away from complications related to a leg fracture he received while providing lead security detail for the head...

Isaiah Emenheiser

Detective Isaiah D Emenheiser

Northern York County Regional Police Department EOW: Sep 17, 2025

Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, Detective Sergeant Cody Becker, and Detective Mark Baker were shot and killed, and another detective from the Northern...

Mark Baker

Detective Mark Edward Baker

Northern York County Regional Police Department EOW: Sep 17, 2025

Detective Mark Baker, Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, and Detective Sergeant Cody Becker were shot and killed, and another detective from the Northern...

Sergeant Cody Michael Becker

Detective Sergeant Cody Michael Becker

Northern York County Regional Police Department EOW: Sep 17, 2025

Detective Sergeant Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker, and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser were shot and killed, and another detective from the Northern...

Diesel

K9 Diesel

Chattanooga Police Department EOW: Sep 17, 2025

K9 Diesel succumbed to injuries he received while attempting to apprehend a suspect with felony warrants at the 3300 block of 4th Avenue in...

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Kern Law Enforcement Association (KLEA) was established in 1974 to protect the interests of all Kern County Deputy Sheriffs and District Attorney Investigators. KLEA is the recognized bargaining unit for over 500 Deputy Sheriffs and District Attorney Investigators.

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