The Kern County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) held an open house for a new substation at 601 Gardner Field Road in Taft, the county reported on the Around Kern County program. KCSO described the facility as a local point of contact to enhance service and partnerships in Taft and surrounding areas.
A KCSO spokesperson at the open house said the substation's reopening will allow the community to access services locally; the new facility replaces a prior location that had been closed. The segment listed facility features including a full-time clerk, deputies, squad and briefing rooms, and noted a space for community meetings.
KCSO provided public hours for the substation as Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. The office framed the substation as part of ongoing efforts to improve public safety and community outreach across Kern County.