
He is also an avid golfer, hunter and horseman.Commander Keen is a fresh, fun reimagining of id Software’s classic Commander Keen franchise for mobile devices from ZeniMax Online Studios. Sheriff Youngblood holds a commercial pilot’s license with instrument and multi-engine ratings. He is an alumnus of the 144th class of the FBI National Academy, and is also a graduate of the POST Command College. Sheriff Youngblood obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Administration of Justice and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Golden Gate University. His duty assignments included the Patrol Division, Court Services, Narcotics, Boron Substation, East Kern Substations Commander, Watch Commander, Air Support Division Commander, and Detectives.

Two years later, he entered the Basic Academy to begin training to become a Deputy Sheriff.ĭuring his 45+ -year career with the Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Youngblood worked in all areas of the department. Sheriff Youngblood joined the Kern County Sheriff’s Department in 1972 as a Correctional Officer assigned to the Lerdo Facility. Following his return stateside, he spent his last year in the military as an Army Drill Sergeant preparing young men to defend the United States of America. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1968, serving 14 months in South Vietnam.

He attended East and West High Schools, and graduated from Bakersfield College.

Sheriff Donny Youngblood is a life-long native of Kern County. In 2006, following a campaign fought on the issues of leadership and experience, the citizens of Kern County elected Donny Youngblood to the Offices of Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator. Donny Youngblood Sheriff / Coroner / Public Administrator
