Behind the Badge
Tustin PD’s Officer of the Year: Influencing police perception from Compton to Tustin
“I don’t know if you really believe me, but I don’t think I should…
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Vargas: Sickening ‘knockout’ game shows the depths of disgusting depravity of some thugs
In the past few days a video was posted on Facebook showing an elderly man…
Vargas: Rising murder rates in largest cities in the U.S. should be a big concern to all of us
Across the country, murder rates in major cities are rising. In some cities, people are…
It’s time to size up how much physical stature really matters when it comes to being a cop
There was a time in law enforcement history when size mattered. According to an employment…
Case of the year: Detective helps nab one of Tustin PD’s most wanted
The victim didn’t remember much. Tustin Police in November 2007 were called out to investigate…
Former Fullerton youth soccer club treasurer stole nearly $175,000 from club, police say
A former treasurer of the Fullerton Rangers Youth Soccer Club has been arrested on suspicion…
Anaheim school volunteer recognized for strengthening ties between cops, residents
Growing up in Kailua, on the windward coast of Oahu, Peggy Kruse exudes all the…
Vargas: Boxer Jonathan Esquivel, a possible Olympian, had key help from APD program
Recently I got a chance to visit with Jonathan Esquivel. In December, he won the light…
Garden Grove PD seeks public’s help as it probes 7th gang-related shooting of the year
Garden Grove ended January with its seventh gang-related shooting of 2016, and police once again are…
Vargas: OC Sheriff’s Dept. deserves kudos for putting modern posse into full force
We’ve all seen the old westerns where the bank gets robbed and immediately the sheriff…