Behind the Badge
Roman: Finally, the ‘Green Mist’ of Chino Hills explained
Was there a local legend where you grew up that no one could explain? Was…
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Vargas: When the suspect turned on me, there was a knock-down, drag-out street fight
Behind the Badge reporter Lori Basheda and I recently observed the “Will to Survive” training…
Westminster police arrest intoxicated driver who hits pedestrian, flees scene
Police arrested a 23-year-old woman Friday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence, hitting…
Anaheim Fire & Rescue prepares for Wildfire Awareness Week, invites public to May 2 event
The big, furry guy stood out in the council chambers. But Smokey Bear’s appearance April…
BTB Radio: Officers who tarnish the badge make job harder
BehindtheBadgeOC.com launched an Internet radio podcast today, hosted by veteran Orange County police officer Kevin…
Westminster officer up for award to honor his work recovering stolen vehicles
A Westminster detective has qualified for a prestigious award from the California Highway Patrol for…
The bad guys had vanished with a family’s life possessions – until she showed up for work
The bad guys were in the process of divvying up their ill-gotten gains. Within a…
Vargas: In pursuit of entertainment, viewers glued to the tube for cop chases
It just happened again. My phone buzzed alerting me to a police pursuit heading northbound…
Law enforcement symposium shines spotlight on issue of interacting with the mentally ill
The cops and other public service professionals settled into their seats to watch a full-length…
Ducks are in playoffs, which means T-shirts are on minds of Anaheim Fire & Rescue firefighters
The Anaheim Ducks are in the midst of a first-round playoff series with the Winnipeg…