What is the difference between a Bear Valley Police Officer, Sheriffs Deputy, Highway Patrol Officer and the State Police?
All four are peace officers and are authorized under the California penal code with identical police powers anywhere in California. a) Bear Valley Police Officers (BVPD) work for the Bear Valley Community Services District providing law enforcement services for the more than 50 square miles of mountains and valleys falling under BVCSD’s realm of responsibility. The Bear Valley PD is an independent police agency specifically within the District of Bear Valley. A Bear Valley Police Officer will routinely be seen conducting law enforcement activities outside the entrance gate of Bear Valley. This is due to their responsibility to provide law enforcement for the Bear Valley Community Services District’s property limits that exist outside the gated area and extend into and around the Cummings Valley area. Bear Valley Police Officers also assist neighboring districts and the city of Tehachapi when these perspective law enforcement agencies request additional law enforcement manpower. Bear Va
