California sheriff oversight

Tehama County

Dave Kain, Sheriff 150 FTE (2022) $18.9M budget (FY 2023-24) $288/resident
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Discussed at Board of Supervisors · 2025-07-03

In 2024-2025, the Tehama County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to request California Attorney General assistance in investigating Sheriff Dave Kain for misconduct, and separately the Board hired an outside investigator. The BOS also responded to the 2024-2025 grand jury report, committing to hire a mediator for conflicts between the sheriff and county administrator. These actions represent direct Board-level oversight of the sheriff, though no AB 1185 civilian oversight board has been established.

Source: Tehama sheriff reveals state involvement in investigation after proposal from supervisors

Staffing breakdown source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
Sworn officers 30 (20%)
Custody officers 93 (62%)
Civilian staff 27 (18%)
Total 150
Jail facilities source: BSCC Jail Profile Survey 2025
Facility Beds
Tehama County Jail 191

Civil Grand Jury investigations (15)

The Tehama County Civil Grand Jury is required by Penal Code §919(b) to inquire annually into the condition of county jails, which the sheriff operates. Reports below investigate the sheriff's office, jails, deaths in custody, deputy conduct, or related matters. Sourced from civilgrandjury.org/tehama.

Statewide oversight reports on the sheriff or jails (6)

Reports from California state-level oversight bodies — auditors, inspectors, boards, and commissions — that mention Tehama County in the context of the sheriff's office, jails, custody, deputies, or use-of-force.