Behind the Badge
On Wednesday, Nov. 27, the Tustin PD handed out Thanksgiving meals to 125 needy families.
A couple of hours later, two teams from the TPD battled under rainy skies in the agency’s annual “Turkey Bowl” flag-football match.
Behind the Badge photographer Steven George was there to catch the action.
The Turkey Bowl began 10 years ago to raise money for Tustin area families around Thanksgiving. It started as a competition between several O.C. law enforcement agencies, but now it’s a match between two teams from the TPD.
Here are some images from last week’s game:
Sgt. Jeff Taylor does a victory slide in the rain after scoring.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Det. Gus Gonzalez goes down with the ball as Officer Mike McJunkin defends him.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Officer Javon Smith makes a touchdown catch.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Officer Javon Smith and Officer Mike McJunkin battle during the flag football match. Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
The Tustin PD flag football teams with their supporters, including Capt. Robert Wright and Chief Stu Greenberg.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Capt. Robert Wright greets players.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Lt. Manny Arzate (left) and Officer Mike McJunkin battle it out.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Officer Mike McJunkin and Sgt. Jeff Taylor mix it up during the match. Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Det. Gus Gonzalez catches the ball as he is defended by Officer Zach Swart.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Det. Gus Gonzalez runs with the ball after making a catch.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Officer Charlie Ruelas and Officer David Valencia keep their eyes on the ball.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Lt. Manny Arzate makes a touchdown catch.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Lt. Ryan Coe high-fives at the end of the game.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
Congratulatory hugs after the game.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
The Tustin PD flag football teams with the final score.
Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge
