Behind the Badge
Why veterans make good cops: Tustin PD to recruit at OC Stand Down
The parallels between the qualities of a law enforcement officer and veteran are many: commitment…
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New booth at Fullerton PD open house aims to help reunite missing persons with relatives
They can’t put the feeling into words. Joe Giasone takes a stab at it. “A…
Tustin sergeant shows gratitude after nearly losing career, life
As Sgt. Duane Havourd sat down to write his annual letter for a sixth year,…
Anaheim Fire & Rescue throws a block party for fire safety at annual ‘Ready, Set, Go!’ event
Steve Buffington remembers the destruction wrought by the Freeway Complex Fire of 2008. The longtime…
Anaheim PD supporters unveil Police Service Dog Memorial to honor retired K9 officers
Cheryl Timmons ripped off the tarp to reveal the handsome monument underneath: A gray granite…
Westminster PD’s domestic violence unit looks to help families heal
The neighbors called because they heard shouting. When Westminster Police responded to the domestic violence…
Lock up: A behind-the-scenes look at a jailer’s shift at the Fullerton Police Department
He’s had every conceivable bodily fluid end up on his black shoes or forest-green uniform…
In a ‘milestone’ for Anaheim Fire & Rescue, 18 graduate from first-ever Leadership Academy
In what Chief Randy Bruegman called a “milestone” for Anaheim Fire & Rescue, 18 firefighters…
Lunch in Laguna: Police chief applauds partnership with CSP for aiding at-risk youth
Editor’s note: Laguna Beach Police Chief Laura Farinella writes about the city’s youth shelter run…
Tustin Police walk kids to school to promote safety, healthy living
It’s not every day children get a police escort to school, but on Wednesday, hundreds…