BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Officers Association packed city council chambers Wednesday night, demanding fair compensation as the union and city negotiate a new contract.

"We're losing good officers, and at an alarming rate," said Rob Tayo, BPOA's Vice President.

Dozens of BPOA members and supporters filled the Bakersfield City Council chambers as the union and city work through labor negotiations on what officials hope will be a multi-year agreement.

"We try to have a two or a three-year agreement, just so that it's more efficient," said Christian Clegg, Bakersfield City Manager.

The last agreement with the police union offered a 12% pay increase, but now the city is examining budget reductions across all departments.

"We've asked all departments to share with

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