Fallen Officers
Since the establishment of the Bakersfield Police Department, seven officers have given their lives in service to the city of Bakersfield.
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| City Marshal Thomas Jefferson Packard | Monday, April 20, 1903 | Gunfire |
| Officer Frank Sparks | Saturday, June 16, 1917 | Motorcycle accident |
| Officer Aaron Alexander Trent | Wednesday, August 22, 1917 | Struck by train |
| Officer Floyd B.D.W. Cummings | Monday, January 7, 1952 | Fall |
| Officer William Lord Rucker | Sunday, July 20, 1952 | Motorcycle accident |
| Sergeant Patrick Don Vegas | Friday, June 20, 1980 | Motorcycle accident |
| Officer William Leonard Sikola | Sunday, July 17, 1983 | Vehicle pursuit |
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