Behind the Badge
Vargas: Paris attack resonates for local law enforcement
The events in Paris were tragic and heartbreaking. In one day, a handful of terrorists…
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Los Alamitos police make the grade with educated police force
For most professions, it’s hard to imagine a time when higher education was discouraged, but…
Students get hands-on career lessons from Anaheim Police, Anaheim Fire & Rescue
The eighth-grader aimed the high-pressure fire hose in the general direction of his classmates —…
Westminster officer loses handcuffs, unbelievably gets them back
While Star Wars figurines, Atari Pong and Evil Knievel toys were the top Christmas list…
Fullerton Police send two homeless people back to their families
It was a busy week for the Fullerton PD’s Homeless Liaison Unit, with Officer Cary…
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A profile of a Huntington Beach police officer who is fluent in American Sign Language…
Hudash: ‘I have witnessed countless acts of quiet compassion’
I am not a cop, but I’ve worked alongside them for 14 years. I am…
Huntington Beach Police educates public on use of force dynamics
Law enforcement officers often handle life-threatening situations with split-second decisions. In a quarter of a…
New Garden Grove PD captain had friendly voice in dispatch during rookie years
Editor’s note: This is one in a series of stories highlighting recent promotions within the…
Black-and-white Fullerton Police Department officer enters gray years of retirement
A bad tail light. That’s why Eric Halverson got pulled over by a cop when…