Behind the Badge
Officers create bridge between Indian-American community and Bakersfield Police Department
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from…
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Best of BTB: Starting this week we will unveil top stories from our archives
Behind the Badge launched 10 years ago on a simple notion: to tell the stories…
Fundraisers for Bakersfield dispatchers bring candygrams for sweethearts and veterans
A card, a candy bar and a special note is all it takes to make…
Experience, expertise, and passion: Bakersfield Police Department offers a chance to a second career
Samah Barakat celebrated her 40th birthday in the most unforgettable way – fulfilling her dream…
College athlete finds the team he needs at Bakersfield Police Department
While studying at California State University, Bakersfield, Jacob Thalin took the usual courses: math, biology,…
A Bakersfield police officer finds fulfillment as a school resource officer
Three years ago, Nadine Yeary was a part of the fast-paced, grueling hours, never-ending workload…
A face behind the voice at Bakersfield PD’s dispatch unit
When it comes to first responders, dispatchers are often the unsung heroes behind the scenes.…
Baker to Vegas endurance run concludes with a flourish for rookie team
Santa Ana Police Detective Eva Lopez was nearly at a loss for words as she…
O.C. law enforcement agencies gear up for Baker to Vegas challenge
The Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup is one of the great true grit in athletic…
Bakersfield Police Department launches youth diversion program that puts teens in the jury seat
Bakersfield police officers often sit in on court cases, but on a recent Wednesday, Detective…