Homicide numbers jumped in 2025 while response times, other violent crime reports dropped: Bakersfield PD

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield Police Department shared statistics on last year's citywide reported crime, response times and traffic conditions during the regular City Council meeting Wednesday. Overall, BPD recorded fewer reports of crimes and decreased response times, according to Bakersfield Chief of Police Greg Terry. The city has also seen success last year [...]