Bakersfield Police Chief: Increase in crime and goals for police department Sunrise Interviews Posted: May 22, 2020 / 08:18 AM PDT / Updated: May 22, 2020 / 08:18 AM PDT BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry joined 17 News at Sunrise and discussed the recent increase in crime, Terry’s new role serving as chief and goals for the police department.