Behind the Badge
UPDATED: At least seven OC agencies send officers to funerals in Dallas
At least seven Orange County law enforcement agencies are sending officers to funerals in Dallas this…
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Property Crimes detectives handle multitude of cases, many presenting extreme challenges
Whether it’s your car, your dog, your watch or your identity, if it gets stolen,…
Guest column: Words of wisdom and support from wife of an officer who served 30 years
Editor’s note: The author is the wife of retired Anaheim PD Capt. Joe Vargas For…
Vargas: Voice of reason stands out at Anaheim ‘Black Lives Matters’ rally
On Sunday, I found myself at the Black Lives Matter protest at Anaheim City Hall.…
Anaheim PD takes 676 firearms off the street in annual Gun Buy Back event
The Anaheim PD’s annual Gun Buy Back event Saturday, July 9 yielded a haul of…
Inside the Academy: Tustin PD’s recruits earn their badges
After 26 weeks of pushing their physical and mental limits, the Tustin Police recruits stood…
Arrest of man in Anaheim leads police to cache of stolen items in self-storage facility
An arrest Thursday of a man in possession of a stolen firearm led Anaheim Police…
Fullerton Police take deadly weapons off the street
In a recent two-day period, Fullerton police officers have taken a variety of dangerous weapons…
Killed for being a cop: It happened to O.C. Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Riches while on patrol
Just before 1 a.m. on June 12, 1999, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley Riches was…
Vargas: Hate a common theme in cop killings
Last night I was up until after midnight watching the tragic news from Dallas. I…