File a Complaint Against an Employee

The department accepts all personnel complaints, including anonymous and third-party complaints, for review and investigation. Complaints are acceptable in any form - in person or by mail, telephone (or TDD), facsimile, or electronic mail, as well as in the field. The department will maintain a record of all complaints received and identify what actions were taken in response. Failure for an employee to accept any complaint in the performance of their job duties is subject to discipline. The department has identified the primary languages within the City of Bakersfield to be both English and Spanish. Therefore, complaint forms and materials available in public locations for the public to lodge a complaint will be available in both languages. The department will ensure translation services are available in the appropriate non-English language to assist a member of the public in filing a complaint. Retaliation for making a complaint or cooperating in a complaint investigation is contrary to the department’s policy, and subject to discipline. For additional information regarding our Personnel Complaint Procedures, visit the BPD Internal Affairs website: https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/526/Citizen-Complaint-Procedure To file a complaint or commendation via Public Portal, visit: https://bakersfieldca.ciweb.com/pp/#/ Path to Full Story on Bakersfield Police Department BPD

Posted: Monday Jun-22-2026 11:00 AM

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