BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — What would you like to see in a new police chief for Bakersfield? That was the purpose of inviting community members to city hall on Tuesday afternoon. For the first time in city's history they could possibly hire a candidate from outside the department.

The public weighed-in on what they want to see in the city's next police chief.

Christian Clegg Bakersfield City Manager said "Our community is looking for somebody who will be connected to the community. I think some individuals expressed interest in a chief who knows the community and from the community. Others said we want someone who can listen to all aspects of the community. What I see is ultimately they want someone who listens and connects with all members of our community."

Up to now, the city's pol

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