BPD GETS MONEY TO FIGHT DISTRACTED DRIVERS

The Bakersfield Police Department is getting a $415,000 grant from the state to help catch drunk and distracted drivers. The money allows BPD to open more safety checkpoints, fund patrols, and launch driver education programs.

Accidents on California roads have risen 17% since 2010, Kern County had more than 4,200 DUI arrests last year.

Kelli Forsch