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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Sept. 11 attacks inspire officer to ‘make sure it never happens again’
Editor’s note: Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives. This story is from September 5, 2023. He’ll always…
Officials: ‘Safe and sane’ fireworks can still be dangerous
As Orange County prepares to celebrate 250 years of our nation’s independence, local public safety officials stress that safety around…
Whether learning how to use a fire extinguisher, perform basic first aid, safely turn off gas and electricity, or take…
When disaster strikes, are you prepared? For an earthquake? For a landslide? For a fire? Or a chemical leak? The…
With family members and supporters looking on, five new Santa Ana police officers and one lateral officer were sworn in…
Austin Demski was just a Cub Scout when he had an awakening about the dangers of wildfires. During a camping…
When Tatiana Raygoza received book-order forms in elementary school, her classmates bought books with them. Raygoza bought CSI kits. “Anything…
Over her 11 years working in Santa Ana Police Department’s Special Crimes Unit, one story stands out for Sgt. Johanna…