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Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood.

Kern County law enforcement agencies are working to enact a new policy that would lead to stricter punishments for some convicted of low-level crimes.

The policies are meant to address concerns raised by local residents overwhelmed by what they say is a criminal element among Bakersfield’s homeless population with little interest in seeking help.

Sam Morgen can be reached at 661-395-7415. Follow him on Twitter: @smorgenTBC.

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