Behind the Badge
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…
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‘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.…
Fullerton’s new Peer Support Team: ‘We all have a story to tell,’ says cop who launched it
The veteran officer’s brown eyes widen. “We all have a story to tell,” John Ema…
Tustin Police Officer helps turn around the life of a homeless woman
Her world imploded in slow motion. It was an incremental collapse into homelessness. First, her…
Dramatic case instills career lessons for Westminster commander
Cameron Knauerhaze walks in to the dispatch center to offer coffee for those who will…