Kevin Fidler

Captain Kevin Fidler was hired by the Fresno Police Department in 1997 and worked a variety of assignments until he lateraled to the Bakersfield Police Department in August 2001.

Captain Fidler has worked a variety of assignments and was promoted to Senior Police Officer in 2012, while assigned to the Traffic Division as a motor and Reconstructionist. Captain Fidler promoted to Detective in January 2013, where he worked in Investigations until he was assigned to the Internal Affairs Detail, where he worked until he promoted to Sergeant in June 2014.

Captain Fidler worked a variety of assignments as a Sergeant, which included: Patrol, Special Enforcement Unit, Academy Coordinator, and Internal Affairs. Captain Fidler promoted to Lieutenant in June 2018 and worked as one of the Department’s Watch Commanders, Investigations, and Internal Affairs.

Captain Fidler promoted to Captain in November 2021. He possesses a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and has his POST management certificate. He sits as on the board for the Bakersfield City Employees Federal Credit Union. He is currently assigned the Investigation’s Division Commander.