BPD Awarded First Place For The 2010 California Law Enforcement Challenge (CLEC)
This year, the Bakersfield Police Department was awarded first place for the 2010 California Law Enforcement Challenge (CLEC) first place award winner (agencies 251-500 sworn) for enforcement efforts related to traffic safety and second place for “Innovative Technology” as a result of the various equipment utilized by the department to promote traffic safety. The Bakersfield Police Department was one of only 71 law enforcement agencies throughout the State of California selected to be recognized by the CLEC program in 2010.
On August 24, 2011, California Office of Traffic Safety Director, Christopher Murphy, presented the award to Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Williamson and the BPD Traffic Detail personnel.
Lieutenant Randy Robison, Clerk Typist Cherie Stephen (CLEC Award application author),
Sergeant Melvin Johnson, Carla Pearson (MADD), Christopher Murphy (OTS), and Chief Greg Williamson
The California Law Enforcement Challenge is a competition between similar sizes and types of law enforcement agencies. It recognizes and rewards the best overall traffic safety programs in California. The areas of concentration include efforts to enforce laws and educate the public about occupant protection, impaired driving, and speeding. The winning safety programs are those that combine officer training, public information and enforcement to reduce crashes and injuries within its jurisdiction.
The California Law Enforcement Challenge program allows law enforcement agencies to set comprehensive goals, to strive to reach new heights in traffic safety, to share their experiences with others, and to be recognized for their traffic safety accomplishments; in short, to make a difference in the communities their officers serve each day.
Take a look at what it takes to win this prestigious award.
