Behind the Badge
Why courts often uphold police shootings — even when it looks bad
The recent shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis has stirred up strong feelings and brought…
Author cornerstone
Vigilance by law enforcement and community key to stopping potential attacks
Federal officials arrested four people on Dec. 12, 2025, for an alleged New Year’s Eve…
Hate crimes on the rise in 2025
The recent terror attack at a Jewish festival in Bondi Beach, Australia, killing 15 people…
Top crimes of 2025
As the year comes to a close, we reflect on some of the top crimes…
Santa Ana police team up with kids for festive shopping trip
Wearing reindeer antler headbands and Santa hats, a group of young Santa Ana residents roamed…
Travel tips to dodge holiday headaches
As the holiday season arrives, many Orange County families are preparing to travel and reconnect…
What to do when the internet fails
When the digital world feels broken and favored services stop working — from Disney+ and…
Making history: Santa Ana PD welcomes first-ever Indian officer
When Sahil Singh was a teenager growing up in Santa Ana, he joined the Police…
Jiu-jitsu enthusiast finds career, advancement opportunity at Santa Ana PD
Zachary Jezulin was destined for a career in law enforcement. His brother, Nick, is a…
Best of BTB: Anaheim Fire & Rescue strike teams: ready for the long haul
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from…