12-03-2025
BPD Assistant Chief discusses crime statistics, 2025 Motors Skills Competition
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield Assistant Chief of Police, Jeff Burdick, addressed current issues such as crime statistics, marketplace shooting and much more on 17 News at Sunrise.
A recent crime statistic released by the department demonstrates a significant decrease in crime in recent years. To this, Assistant Chief Burdick says studying data and how to better deploy resources attributed to the decrease.
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Tuesday, the Bakersfield Police Department re-submitted its report on the deadly shooting at the Marketplace to the District Attorney's Office. No charges have been filed.
Although no charges have been filed towards the 15-year-old shooter, Albert Briseno Jr., Assistant Chief Burdick says, charges for homicide and manslaughter are being requested.
Members of the community are welcome to attend the BPD's 2nd annual Motors Skills Competition, free of charge and taking place on March 14 to March 15 at the Park at River Walk on Stockdale Highway.
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On March 14, the course will be open to the public around 5 p.m., for those who want to test their skills on bicycles, according to organizers. Participants will need to bring their own bike and helmet to participate.
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