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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.

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 shortly before 1:00 p.m. ...

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 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.

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 shortly before 1:00 p.m. ...

Georgia

K9 Georgia

Dade County Sheriff's Office EOW: Jul 13, 2025

K9 Georgia suffered heatstroke after being left in the patrol car while her handler was inside the Dade County Sheriff's Office at 75 Case Avenue in...

Sheriff Aleman

Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman

Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office EOW: Jul 8, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman was killed in an automobile crash on eastbound Interstate 10, close to the Avenida de Mesilla exit, at approximately...

Sam

K9 Sam

Lexington County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jul 8, 2025

K9 Sam succumbed to heat stroke after suffering a medical emergency while training. Temperatures were registering over 100 degrees in the shade. As...

Raven

K9 Raven

Tucson Police Department EOW: Jul 5, 2025

K9 Raven succumbed to gunshot wounds he received on October 9, 2023, while apprehending a subject at the Gene C. Reid Park at 900 S. Randolph Way in...

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...

Sheriff Mason

Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason

Darlington County Sheriff's Office EOW: Jul 1, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason was shot and killed while responding to a call on Old Timers Court in Darlington County. At 1:30 a.m., Deputy Mason and...

Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes

Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office EOW: Jun 30, 2025

Detention Officer Francisco Flattes was shot and killed by a federal inmate at the Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital at 3990 E. U.S. Highway 64 Alt...

Kendall Corder

Police Officer Kendall Isaiah Corder

Milwaukee Police Department EOW: Jun 29, 2025

Police Officer Kendall Corder succumbed to gunshot wounds he received when he was ambushed at North 24th Place and West Garfield Avenue in Milwaukee...

Undersheriff Gaede

Undersheriff Brandon Gaede

Phillips County Sheriff's Office EOW: Jun 27, 2025

Undersheriff Brandon Gaede was shot and killed while arresting a subject at 899 1st Street in Phillipsburg around 9:28 p.m. After receiving a call...

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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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