Behind the Badge
Chapman News: DUI checkpoints are designed to educate
A lawyer in Florida argues he’s found a loophole that allows motorists at DUI checkpoints…
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Top 10 cop movies of all time
When I sat down to write the screenplay for “Showtime,” a cop/buddy movie about an…
Six Tustin High students endure and graduate from Explorer boot camp
She taught herself to read lips, and she wears hearing aids. So the tactical officer…
New Westminster Police commander ready to lead city’s east side
Mike Chapman stood at attention as his wife carefully pinned his new badge. “Don’t stab…
‘Dynamic Duo’ detectives reunited in La Habra police investigations
Scott Irwin and Craig Hentcy are easy targets for some intraoffice ribbing. They have history.…
For Anaheim Fire & Rescue firefighters, a shift can go from calm to commotion in seconds
The firefighter stirred the simmering soup on the stove in Station 11. Tonight’s “chow” is…
Infant found dead in Garden Grove home; coroner turns up nothing suspicious
A baby girl was found dead lying next to her mother on a mattress early…
La Habra police program looks to give troubled teens a second chance
The 17-year-old sits straight and speaks quietly. Within minutes, the eight-person board knows he’s lying.…
Getting a GRIP: Fullerton chief lauded for role in bringing gang-prevention program to city
He was 14 — a kid seduced by the gang lifestyle who wanted to impress…
Young woman thanks dispatcher for keeping her calm during grim 911 call
She knew the look. And things looked very grim. At around 1 p.m. on Dec.…