Benjamin Alan Michael Harmonson, age 36

Lost on May 21, 2024 in Bakersfield, California.

Senior Deputy Harmonson started his career with the Kern County Sheriff's Office as a Trainee on 7-19-2008 & became a full deputy on 1-17-2008. He also served as a Bomb Tech with KSCO Bomb Squad. In 2013 he was named Rosamond Deputy of the Year. He was promoted to Senior Deputy asssigned to the Tabachani Substation on November 5, 2022. On March 8, 2023, he was promoted again to become a Supervisor within KSCO. RIP & Thank you for your service.

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