Behind the Badge
Be safety, fire wise on Fourth of July
It doesn’t get much more American on the Fourth of July than fireworks after a…
Author cornerstone
Behind the Badge snares three awards in OC Press contest
Stories about how being at Ground Zero inspired an officer’s life’s work, how a field…
Hoag holds Save Our Heroes Day melanoma screening for Orange County firefighters
We’ve all seen the romanticized pictures on TV shows like “Fire Country” and “Chicago Fire,”…
Santa Ana police wear denim to support victims of sex crimes
The Santa Ana Police Department encouraged officers to don denim for a day. SAPD officers…
Santa Ana School Resource Officer’s value goes way beyond passing out stickers
It’s all about the kids — and about encouraging them to consider careers in law enforcement…
Orange County rates high in safety
Residents of Orange County can breathe a sigh of relief. While fear of crime and…
A hog wild day for Santa Ana runners during Baker to Vegas
As swan songs go, this was a pretty good one. Santa Ana Police Sgt. Dominic…
SAPD shines a light on its top officers, employees in 2023
The Santa Ana Police Department took a moment to reflect on the past year — a…
New plaque commemorates deadly ambush of first L.A. Sheriff killed in line of duty
On a sunny morning in the Irvine Spectrum area, it’s hard to believe anything bad…
Help ‘Slam the Scam’ for seniors and their families
The Social Security Administration has designated March 7 as a day of awareness for online…