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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
Contact: Sergeant Mary DeGeare
Public Information Office
661-326-3803
mdegeare@bakersfieldpd.us
For Immediate Release February 16, 2012
The Bakersfield Police Department is proud to announce the return of the “Community Forum.” The
Community Forum is an interactive program designed to educate community members about the
Bakersfield Police Department and law enforcement in general.
Attendees will be invited to participate in various scenarios in the role of a police officer and will be
provided with a uniform, simulated handgun, baton and other equipment commonly used by police
officers. Participants will then be tasked with working through each scenario from the perspective of a
police officer. Participants’ lack of law enforcement experience will not be a factor.
The community is invited to participate in the Community Forum on Thursday, February 23, 2012. The
forum will be held at the Kern County Library South West location, 8301 Ming Avenue at 5:30 p.m., and is
expected to last about an hour.
Seating is limited. Anyone interested in participating in the Community Forum please contact Senior
Officer Andrea Pflugh, in the Bakersfield Police Department Planning, Training and Research Unit at 326-
3981 to reserve your seat.