Behind the Badge
Vargas: There’s a reason why background investigations for potential cops are rigorous
One of the questions I often get is, “What are police departments looking for when…
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Fullerton PD seeks hit-and-run driver who sent man to hospital in critical condition
A man being questioned by a Fullerton PD patrol officer bolted into a street Monday…
Family grateful for Anaheim PD’s role in cracking 1998 cold-case murder of woman, 41
Gratitude. Between tears, it was one of several emotions written across the faces of two…
Anaheim PD arrests three in separate online threats to Loara High School over weekend
Two separate criminal threats against Loara High School resulted in the arrest of a 15-year-old…
‘SketchCop’ excerpt: ‘Cowboy Kelley’ fancied himself a horseman, but cops corralled him
Editor’s note: Michael W. Streed is a retired Orange Police sergeant, owner of SketchCop Solutions and…
Vargas: Data shows only part of the picture when it comes to police use of force
California Attorney General Kamila Harris recently came out in support of AB2524, introduced by Assemblywoman…
Students reap lessons from grim ‘Every 15 Minutes’ program at Anaheim High School
Just minutes after 1,200 or so juniors and seniors at Anaheim High School quietly watched…
You bet she can put a finger on why she loves her forensic job at the Garden Grove PD
When we look at our hands and fingers, most of us just see a bunch…
La Habra PD’s newest gang unit takes sweet approach to keeping crime low
The teen sat relaxed on the curb, leaning back onto his hands with his feet…
WPOA Hoops League gives local youth a shot at team sports
Most of these kids simply wanted to try something new, be part of a team…