Bakersfield’s new police chief sat down with 23ABC to discuss budget challenges, community policing, and state oversight as he prepares to take the helm of the department. It was a follow-up interview from March 6th, when he was introduced as the next police chief.
Brent Stratton is taking over for Greg Terry, who is slated to retire at the end of April.
Stratton said he is focused on three goals: reducing gun violence, addressing interpersonal homicides and domestic violence, and improving street safety…