Behind the Badge
Terrorism in OC: Cops teach citizens how to spot clues
A black flag with white script-like writing flashed on the screen. “Does anyone know what…
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Tustin PD empowers residents to be eyes and ears of department
Police can’t do it all. With an average of 12 officers patrolling Tustin on any…
Garden Grove PD credits vigilant neighbors for arrests of suspects in spate of RV battery thefts
The Garden Grove PD is crediting vigilant neighbors with information that led to the arrests…
Vargas: Burning questions answered for motorists stuck on 91 Freeway during pursuit
If you were one of the thousands of people stranded on the 91 Freeway after…
Vargas: Political correctness puts public at risk when PD cancels DUI checkpoint
Across the country, police departments operated DUI checkpoints and ran additional enforcement because of the…
Part 2: As National Police Week nears, here are the stories of O.C.’s fallen peace officers
Editor’s note: Part Two of a four-part series In honor of National Police Week (May 15-21), we’re…
Inside the Academy: Tustin recruits share best, worst parts of police training
What’s the worst part about the academy and what’s the best? What do recruits miss…
Lessons from Quantico: La Habra captain brings leadership, wellness knowledge to department
The top of the list included family, friends and his Weimaraner, followed by Orange County’s…
Officer Ronnie Reyes helps keep Garden Grove safe on his new ride: a 900-pound machine
When Officer Ronnie Reyes underwent over 150 hours of schooling in preparation for becoming a…
Garden Grove PD collects 140 pounds of unused prescription meds on Drug Take Back Day
Ten boxes totaling 140 pounds. That’s a lot of meds. And that was the haul…