BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department kicked off summer with its annual “Summer Nights with the BPD” event, held at the Police Activities League in southeast Bakersfield.
The family-friendly gathering at the Bakersfield Police Activities League (BPAL) on 4th Street featured music, games, and food, providing an opportunity for officers to connect with the community.
The event, which included live demonstrations by officers, was created last year to promote crime-prevention activities and strengthen the relationship between police and the community they serve…