The "Battle of the Badges" is used quite a bit as a catalyst, a rallying cry to bring together first responders for a cause. In recent years blood drives have topped the headlines but Friday night t's back in the ring.
The Bakersfield Police Department is looking to recruit people for the Cadet unit, formerly known as Explorers. This is a program designed to give people a look at law enforcement, whether it is for a career in law enforcement or not.