Behind the Badge
Recruit Training Officer discovers you have to be ‘cruel to be kind’ at Bakersfield Police Department
The first thing you notice about Officer Macarena Garner is she’s about 5 feet tall.…
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Column: Don’t wear sandals to Bakersfield Police Department’s S.W.A.T school
We arrived at Bakersfield Police Department’s S.W.A.T (Special Weapons and Tactics) school tucked away in…
Bakersfield Police Department brings aboard specialist to answer mental health calls
The phones at Bakersfield Police Department’s communications center urgently ring throughout the day with emergency…
Bakersfield Police Department officers celebrate with local princesses
As a Bakersfield police detective, Jessica Amos has had her share of assignments where she…
A reluctant runner finds camaraderie and a runner’s high
When Bakersfield Police Detective Chad Ott volunteered to join the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup…
Bakersfield Police Department invites community to share tacos and conversation
Bakersfield Police Department held its inaugural taco Tuesday community night. Community members enjoyed tacos and…
Bakersfield Police Department seeks digital storyteller with love of true crime
As the importance of transparency and communicating with residents through social media platforms continues to…
Bakersfield Police Department recruits residents to be a part of community policing
The journey from resident to citizen volunteer at the Bakersfield Police Department starts with dedication…
Bakersfield police officer finds side hustle in self-help for the business minded
Bakersfield Police Detective Aaron Watkins is a firm believer in the saying “dress for the…
Bakersfield Police Department’s bomb squad takes on the Easter bunny
The colorful plastic Easter eggs are in shades of spring: yellow, pink, and green. They…