Bakersfield Police Department

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The Bakersfield Police Department partners with our community to protect the lives and property of the people we serve. Guiding Values:
Compassion, Accountability, Professionalism

Main Headquarters – 1601 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Westside Substation – 1301 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Non-emergency (661) 327-7111

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Website: http://www.bakersfieldpd.us

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A piece of Bakersfield Police history now has a place in the halls of our department🫶Today, we unveiled Mary Holman Dodg...
09/04/2026

A piece of Bakersfield Police history now has a place in the halls of our department🫶

Today, we unveiled Mary Holman Dodge’s police badge. She was the first female Bakersfield Police Department officer, and we are proud to honor her and her service to our community.

With her family in attendance, we marked this special moment and added her badge to our department’s history.

We look forward to sharing more about Mary’s legacy soon...stay tuned!

COMMUNITY ADVISORY🚨:Fraud Alert - Courier Scam
09/01/2026

COMMUNITY ADVISORY🚨:
Fraud Alert - Courier Scam

The goodest. The fiercest. The furriest. 🐾This  , we’re proud to show off our K-9s! Whether they’re training or out on p...
08/26/2026

The goodest. The fiercest. The furriest. 🐾

This , we’re proud to show off our K-9s! Whether they’re training or out on patrol, our four-legged officers are always ready to help serve and keep our community safe.

The Bakersfield Police Department remains committed to protecting the lives and property of the people we serve. Your sa...
08/26/2026

The Bakersfield Police Department remains committed to protecting the lives and property of the people we serve. Your safety is our highest priority.

While we have made significant progress in reducing gang related gun violence in our city, the shooting at Independence High School last Friday is a reminder that there is more work to be done. Violence in places where our community gathers, especially at an event like a high school football game, shakes our collective sense of safety. Incidents like this also give many of us a glimpse into an unfortunate reality faced by some families in our community, where the threat and consequences of violence can be far more present in their everyday lives.

A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested on murder and gang-related charges. Our investigation indicates this was not a random act of violence, but a targeted act connected to gang activity. Any loss of life is tragic, particularly when young lives are involved. This incident has forever changed the lives of two families who are now suffering for very different reasons. Our condolences go out to all who are impacted by this tragedy.

The strength of Bakersfield has always been its people and the relationships that connect us. Preventing gang-related gun violence cannot be accomplished by law enforcement alone. It requires all of us, law enforcement, parents, schools, community organizations, mentors, and neighbors, working together, paying attention, recognizing warning signs, and being willing to intervene before another tragedy occurs.

The men and women of the Bakersfield Police Department will continue to be present, remain vigilant, and work alongside our community partners to ensure families, students, and residents feel safe in the city where they live, work, and gather. Our officers will continue working proactively to prevent violence and hold those responsible for violent crime accountable.

We are asking our community to work alongside us in that effort. Public safety is a shared responsibility, and together, we can continue building a safer Bakersfield.

In Memoriam – Aaron Alexander TrentEnd of Watch – August 22, 1917 Today we honor and remember Officer Aaron A. Trent, wh...
08/22/2026

In Memoriam – Aaron Alexander Trent
End of Watch – August 22, 1917

Today we honor and remember Officer Aaron A. Trent, who on this date in 1917 was killed in the line of duty. Officer Aaron A. Trent was involved in a traffic accident while traveling north on Baker Street. He was killed when his police motorcycle struck a train while responding to a theft in progress.

Rest easy sir. Thank you for your service.

Summer Shift: Wrapped Up😎☀️
08/20/2026

Summer Shift: Wrapped Up😎☀️

Crime stats for the month of July in Bakersfield. The total number of incoming calls to our Communications Center was 58...
08/17/2026

Crime stats for the month of July in Bakersfield. The total number of incoming calls to our Communications Center was 58,933.

Compared to June:
⬇️DUI arrests, total arrests, aggravated assault, and domestic violence reports decreased.
⬆️ The number of calls for service, vehicle thefts, robberies, burglaries, and homicides increased.

* Sexual assault statistics remained unchanged.

*Numbers are subject to change as the investigations progress.*

END OF WATCH-August 9, 2017On this day in 2017, we tragically lost Sergeant Dennis Moore.Sergeant Moore suffered a major...
08/09/2026

END OF WATCH-August 9, 2017

On this day in 2017, we tragically lost Sergeant Dennis Moore.

Sergeant Moore suffered a major medical event and, despite efforts to save him, passed away later that same day.

Chief Lyle Martin remembered Sergeant Moore by saying, “Dennis loved this department, the community and police work, but more than anything else, Dennis loved his family.”

Sergeant Moore is survived by his wife, Gina, and his children, Jarrett, Melissa and Ashley.

Rest easy, Sergeant Moore. Thank you for your dedicated service to our department and community. Your legacy lives on, and you are deeply missed.

What a night!💙Thank you to everyone who joined us for National Night Out. From meeting our officers and first responders...
08/05/2026

What a night!💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us for National Night Out. From meeting our officers and first responders to connecting with neighbors, local organizations, and community partners. The evening was a reminder of what makes Bakersfield such a special place.

Your support, conversations, and smiles made this event one to remember.

We can’t wait to see you again next year! 🚓👮

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Bakersfield, CA
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