Police Department

UPDATED-SERVICE INFORMATION

In the morning hours of Wednesday August, 9, 2017, Bakersfield Police Department Sergeant Dennis Moore suffered a major medical event while at his residence preparing for work. He received emergency medical treatment and was transported to a local hospital. Every effort was made on his behalf, but Sergeant Moore eventually passed away that day at 10:44 am. Sergeant Moore has worked for the Bakersfield Police Department since 1997 and had previously worked for the Arvin Police Department. Sergeant Moore is married and has three adult children.

In a few short weeks, school day traffic congestion will be back. Whether students walk, bike, drive or take the bus to school, it is extremely important that they - and the motorists around them - take proper safety precautions. Please consider the following safety tips.

The roads belong to all of us, and it is all of our responsibilities to keep them safe. Here are a few tips for drivers and pedestrians to take. Stay alert. Stay safe. Stay alive. Check out our new pedestrian safety public service announcement.