Behind the Badge
New laws in 2019 increase police transparency but not without a lot of work
Two significant laws go into effect in 2019 that will greatly impact police departments across…
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Don Barnes, sworn in as O.C.’s 13th sheriff, details five initiatives for his first term
When he became a deputy in 1989, Don Barnes had his badge pinned on him…
Officer Michael Smith was the last officer shot and killed in 2018; the suspect was ‘unarmed’
When you look at the list of 148 police officers killed in the line of…
Sandra Hutchens reflects on achievements after serving for more than 10 years as OC sheriff
Just before lunchtime on Dec. 20, 2018, Sandra Hutchens sat in her nearly empty office…
BTBuzz: Officers comfort injured dog, intervene during child abduction, gift bike to man, stop attempted suicide, and save mother and son from burning building
In Florida, Osceola County Deputy Josh Fiorelli comforted an injured dog that had been hit…
Little Rock police officer rescues 1-year-old from arms of armed and distraught father
Last week, the Little Rock Police Department in Arkansas released in-car camera video footage of…
GGPD DUI checkpoint honors fallen Costa Mesa Fire Capt. Mike Kreza
DUI checkpoints staged on Orange County roadways are similar, regardless of the law enforcement agency…
Behind the Badge in 60 Seconds: January 2
On this week’s Behind the Badge in 60 Seconds, former Anaheim Police Captain Joe Vargas…
Road work never stops for Anaheim PD’s team of three traffic collision investigators
When he first joined the Anaheim PD’s Traffic Unit as an investigator in 2016, Doug…
Pasadena Police Department partner up for a safe New Year’s celebration
It’s the final huddle before the big game. Meetings are held, maps are shared, and…