Behind the Badge
Santa Ana Police Department celebrates best of best in annual awards
After another active year dealing with everything from shootings to life-saving to community-building events, the…
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Best of BTB: Ember the fire dog spreads messages of prevention and love
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from…
Fairhaven recognizes Santa Ana officers for fine work
On a soft spring night in Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Police Department and Fairhaven…
Best of BTB: Westminster PD Narcan instructor first to administer life-saving nasal spray in the field
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from…
Best of BTB: “I just wanted out,” officer says of harrowing child-abuse case
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from…
Best of BTB: Towering figure in policing, former Santa Ana Chief Raymond Davis dies
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from…
Best of BTB: Meet Sgt. Sarah Fetterling, the first female motor officer in the history of the Tustin PD
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from…
Early encouragement in girl’s native Spanish from former Anaheim Captain Joe Vargas lifted her to police career
Asunción Maribel Plascencia is on a remembrance and reunion tour of sorts. As she stands…
Best of BTB: Super-successful O.C. real estate agent made name for herself in 1980s as an LAPD officer
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from…
Best of BTB: Tustin PD educates community on knowing alcohol limits
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from…