BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Sheriff Donny Youngblood was sitting on the sidelines during the local protests, but now, as the conversation begins to focus on the future of law enforcement, this veteran is right in the middle of it. 23ABC got the chance to talk to Youngblood about current events in Kern County, beginning with a Zoom meeting on Wednesday to create a community panel with KCSO, fostering a better relationship with deputies, reaction to the protests and where we go from here.
Sheriff Donny Youngblood took a moment to chat with 23ABC about recent events in Kern County and the push for change when it comes to policing.
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