Officers invite 23ABC on a ride along to see the life of a probation officer. The department has increased their presence in the community offering services that are meant to better residents.
The Kern County Probation Department has increased its presence in the community by building relationships that last beyond the probation office. I went on a ride-along with them and witnessed how this program is working out so far.
As we traveled from call to call, Officer Rudy Rivera, who’s entering his 20th year with Kern County Probation, tells me they pride themselves on the relationships they build with their clients. It ultimately helps each interaction depending on the person…