Bakersfield Police Department

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Mission Statement:
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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The City of Bakersfield Police Department welcomes and encourages all visitors of our online communities to contribute comments which are related to responsibilities of and topics pertaining to the Department. The Bakersfield Police Department’s Social Media account is operated by the City of Bakersfield and posts are made by a City of Bakersfield staff member. The following postings/comments are prohibited:

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Phone 661-326-3816 Front Desk
661-326-3053 Community Relations Office

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.bakersfieldpd.us

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FREE CHILD ID EVENT NEXT WEEK! 👮🚓Our department will be offering complimentary Child ID cards for children in our commun...
06/04/2026

FREE CHILD ID EVENT NEXT WEEK! 👮🚓

Our department will be offering complimentary Child ID cards for children in our community next week. Child ID cards provide parents and guardians with important identifying information that may be helpful in an emergency.

📅 Monday, June 8
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 1601 Truxtun Ave. – Lobby

📞 Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, please call 661-326-3053. We look forward to seeing you and your family!

05/18/2026

With May being National Bike Safety Month, we’ve got a special edition of Motor Monday.

When riding your bike, remember to do so safely — wear your helmet, use designated bike lanes, and always ride with the flow of traffic, not against it. 🚲

(Disclaimer: The stunts shown in this video were performed under adult supervision in a controlled environment. Please do not attempt these actions at home.)

Crime stats for the month of April in Bakersfield. Total number of incoming calls into our Communications Center was 53,...
05/15/2026

Crime stats for the month of April in Bakersfield. Total number of incoming calls into our Communications Center was 53,775.

Compared to March:

⬇️ Robbery, DUI arrests, total arrests, homicides, and aggravated assaults decreased.

⬆️ Vehicle theft, burglary, sexual assault, and domestic violence reports saw a slight increase.

*Numbers are subject to change as the investigations progress.

As National Police Week comes to a close, we honor the lives, service, and sacrifice of those who wear the badge. Thank ...
05/15/2026

As National Police Week comes to a close, we honor the lives, service, and sacrifice of those who wear the badge. Thank you to our community for your continued support, kind words, and participation throughout this week and during our annual ceremony.

To the men and women who proudly serve our city, thank you for your dedication, service, and commitment to our community. We could not do this work without you. 🤍

Proud of our cadets for competing at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento and putting their training to use. They showed g...
05/05/2026

Proud of our cadets for competing at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento and putting their training to use. They showed great teamwork and focus, earning 1st place in the Enforcement Stop with Criminal Element scenario. Congratulations Cadets! 🥳

If you or someone you know is interested in joining the BPD Cadet Unit, we’re testing Saturday, August 29th at noon at the Dignity Health Convention Center.

Address

1601 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Telephone

+16613277111

Website

https://joinbpd.us/

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