Kern County marks Peace Officer Memorial Week with ceremony at sheriff’s headquarters
May 22, 2026 | Kern County, California
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Erin Briscoe Clark, host of Around Kern County, said the county paused May 14 to recognize National Peace Officer Memorial Week, observed May 11–16, with a ceremony at the Kern County Sheriff’s Office headquarters.
A program speaker cited historical tallies, saying that "over 24,000 peace officers lost their life in the line of duty since 1786," and the ceremony included remarks honoring deputies, reserve deputies and volunteers who made the ultimate sacrifice. "We're honored. We're humbled by the names of the people on this wall," a speaker said during the segment.
The broadcast noted the ceremony was part of broader community observances across the county. No formal proclamations, motions or votes were recorded in the segment.
A program speaker cited historical tallies, saying that "over 24,000 peace officers lost their life in the line of duty since 1786," and the ceremony included remarks honoring deputies, reserve deputies and volunteers who made the ultimate sacrifice. "We're honored. We're humbled by the names of the people on this wall," a speaker said during the segment.
The broadcast noted the ceremony was part of broader community observances across the county. No formal proclamations, motions or votes were recorded in the segment.
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