We invite you to bring your opinions, ideas and goals for the Bakersfield Monitoring Program and the work being done to improve policing and police community relations in Bakersfield.

At this community session, the Monitor Team will moderate a community meeting to gather your perspectives regarding the Bakersfield Police Department and the role of the community in improving police practices.

We will introduce the Monitor Team, briefly update you on the reform efforts underway in Bakersfield and host guided discussions.

We will seek your opinions on your interactions with the Bakersfield police, defining the community perception and goals for policing in Bakersfield, and your expectations of the Monitor Team. Our goal is to use the community perspective to more fully inform the police reform work underway.