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Bakersfield chief of police delivers farewell, endorses incoming leader
Summary
An outgoing Bakersfield chief of police delivered a brief farewell thanking the community, department staff and his family, and said incoming Chief Stratton "has the right heart." He noted roughly 30 years of service and urged residents to recognize the department's dedication.
The Chief of Police delivered a short farewell address thanking the Bakersfield community and department staff, saying he had "been incredibly blessed" to serve and calling his time as chief "an absolute honor." He said the community's partnership enabled the department's work and expressed deep gratitude for public support.
The chief urged residents to appreciate the "heart of the men…
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