Behind the Badge
New feature: Officer was inspired by resilience and values of his immigrant grandparents
Editor’s note: What are you most proud of? That’s the question we pose to police…
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Anaheim Fire & Rescue joins veterans in holding first-ever flag retirement ceremony
Respect. That was the theme Saturday when Anaheim military veterans, firefighters and explorers held, for…
With help from a vigilant resident, Fullerton PD arrests suspects in rash of home burglaries
Fullerton police say a vigilant resident helped lead to the arrest of two L.A. men…
Cypress PD gives community sneak peek at Annual Festival
The K-9 dashed out of the patrol car at blinding speed toward the suspect when,…
No. 2: After more than 5 years undercover, Garden Grove cop survives one hair-raising ordeal
Editor’s note: In honor of Behind the Badge OC’s one-year anniversary, we will be sharing…
Tustin PD brings Christmas in July to needy families
Carols played over the loudspeakers as workers dressed as elves loaded presents onto the sleigh.…
Vargas: Conversation in resort spa boils over into topical talk about police and compliance
Lately it seems all my conversations eventually gravitate toward police officers’ use of deadly force.…
Neighborhood Watch meeting in Garden Grove yields some eye-opening crime statistics
600 percent. The statistic elicited audible gasps in the room. That’s how much sexual assaults…
No. 4: Burning question answered: Why firefighters buy groceries together
Editor’s note: In honor of Behind the Badge OC’s one-year anniversary, we will be sharing…
Baseball camp for at-risk youth lauded as grand-slam success in teaching life lessons
A crack of the bat, and the kid took off. Another youngster playing second base…