BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 The City of Bakersfield announced Friday morning Assistant Chief Brent Stratton, a 12-year veteran of the department, has been named the new Chief of Police.<\/p>\n
As Assistant Chief, Stratton managed the Field Services Division and Special Operations Division. During his tenure, he has also served in the Directed Policing Unit, the Special Enforcement Unit, and as a Field Training Officer. <\/p>\n
In 2011, he was promoted to Detective where he was assigned to General Investigations and then Robbery\/Homicide. In 2012, he was promoted to Sergeant where he worked in Patrol, the Career Criminal Apprehension Team, Major Crimes, Violent Criminal Apprehension Team, and Internal Affairs.<\/p>\n
In 2016, he promoted to Lieutenant where he served as a Watch Commander before being transferred to Internal Affairs, Professional Standards, and finally managing the Records Section, Property Section, and the Communications Center. <\/p>\n
In 2020, he promoted to Captain over the Special Operations Division.<\/p>\n
Stratton will assume the new position on May 1. <\/p>\n
Back in October, Police Chief Greg Terry announced his retirement after nearly six years as the agency’s leader. He is set to retire in April.<\/p>\n
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