Behind the Badge
Roman: More drug recognition experts needed in law enforcement
If you asked me what a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) was 10 years ago, I…
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Anaheim Fire & Rescue’s Hazmat Specialists are a team with real chemistry
Talk about a baptism by fire. Shortly after it was formed in 1985, the Hazardous…
Garden Grove Police DUI checkpoint: ‘We’re out here for your safety’
Behind the Badge OC spent time with the Garden Grove PD at a DUI checkpoint…
HBPD’s aero unit catches bad guys, makes rescues and saves lives
They decided they would shoot the police officer. Two parolees had just committed a burglary…
Anaheim Fire & Rescue: Smoke alarms need to be tested monthly, not just this Sunday
Spring forward, yes — but don’t forget to test your smoke alarms, too. And not…
Vargas: Warp speed of viral opinion clouds picture of LAPD shooting
By now it would seem most of America has seen the video clip of LAPD…
Promotions: Meet the Fullerton Police Department’s five new sergeants
One’s a Dodgers fan, two are former Los Angeles Police Department officers, one’s a respected…
HBPD analyst helps patrol officers target crime
Making a few dollars an hour sounds like the worst-paying job a person could have.…
Taking a byte out of crime: Tustin Police crime analyst uses computer to solve cases
They were sophisticated. Not some amateur smash and grab outfit. These criminals were good at…
Former Marine in need gets assist from Fullerton PD Homeless Liaison Unit
“Thank you, sir.” It was a simple yet heartfelt sentiment from a former Marine who…