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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.

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 Corlew

Deputy Sheriff Timothy Corlew

Riverside County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jan 8, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Tim Corlew was killed in a motorcycle crash at 5:30 a.m. on CA 91 east of La Sierra Avenue in Riverside. While traveling westbound in...

Jordan Wingate

Police Officer Jordan Wingate

Oakland Police Department EOW: Apr 20, 2024

Police Officer Jordan Wingate succumbed to injuries sustained on August 13th, 2018, while responding to a suspicious person call at the Port of...

Sheriff Alfredo Freddy Flores

Deputy Sheriff Alfredo Freddy "Freddy" Flores

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department EOW: Apr 20, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Freddy Flores succumbed to injuries sustained six months earlier as the result of a fire inside a mobile shooting range at the...

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...

Allen Credeur

Lieutenant Allen Noochie Credeur

Rayne Police Department EOW: May 5, 2025

Lieutenant Noochie Credeur was shot and killed by friendly fire while serving a search warrant at the 500 block of East Harrop Street in Rayne. At...

Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson Jr

Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson Jr

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office EOW: May 2, 2025

Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson was intentionally struck and killed by a driver while directing traffic at the intersection of Martin Luther...

Sheriff Brandon Ray Sikes

Deputy Sheriff Brandon Ray Sikes

Columbia County Sheriff's Office EOW: Apr 26, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Brandon Sikes was shot and killed during an attempted traffic stop just before exit 194 on Interstate 20, near Augusta, at...

Sheriff Perez

Deputy Sheriff Jesse Perez

Dawson County Sheriff's Office EOW: Apr 22, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Jesse Perez was killed when debris from a commercial vehicle struck him during a traffic stop on West U.S. Highway 180 in Lamesa. He...

Knox

K9 Knox

Roanoke City Police Department EOW: Apr 18, 2025

K9 Knox was struck and killed during a pursuit of a stolen vehicle around 1:40 a.m. Officers attempted to stop the driver of a stolen vehicle at a...

Helio Garcia

Captain Helio Armando Garcia III

South Fulton Police Department EOW: Apr 16, 2025

Captain Helio Garcia was killed when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Flat Shoals Road close to Connell...

Chico

K9 Chico

Boerne Police Department EOW: Apr 10, 2025

K9 Chico was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Interstate 10 East at 12:50 a.m. K9 Chico and his handler had completed a traffic stop...

Sheriff Pollard

Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard

Wood County Sheriff's Office EOW: Apr 9, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard was killed when her cruiser collided with the back of a semi-truck at the intersection of FM 14 and State Highway...

Sheriff May

Deputy Sheriff William May

Walton County Sheriff's Office EOW: Apr 2, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Will May was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance at the Dollar General Market at 10738 US-90 in Defuniak Springs. ...

Blitz

K9 Blitz

Wadesboro Police Department EOW: Apr 2, 2025

K9 Blitz was shot while apprehending a suspect who fled from officers during a traffic stop. Officers attempted to stop a vehicle on U.S. Highway...

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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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