Behind the Badge
Homegrown deputy chief worked to make Santa Ana better throughout long career
From serving on the Community Oriented Policing Task Force to working as a crime analyst,…
Author cornerstone
Dispatcher discovers her dream job at Bakersfield PD
When describing the personality of Brandy Watts, the word “enthusiastic” immediately comes to mind, especially…
Santa Ana Police Department PIO, corporal retires following 41-year policing career
Cpl. Anthony Bertagna has been the face and voice of the Santa Ana Police Department.…
Santa Ana Police Open House, Hiring Expo gives public a chance to meet the officers and learn more
It’s often said that the public and police often meet in the worst of times…
Behind the Badge takes three first-place OC Press Club awards
As the Olympic Games were getting underway in Tokyo, Japan, Behind the Badge was bringing…
Tustin Police Department arrests LYFT driver in crash that killed passenger
Editor’s Note: This press release was published by the Tustin Police Department on July 22,…
An unexpected service call turns into unexpected friendship for Bakersfield police officer
Bakersfield Police Officers Anthony Flores and Charanjit Singh were on patrol when a call came…
Tustin Police Department arrests barricaded subject following tactical response
Editor’s Note: This press release was originally published by the Tustin Police Department on July…
Retiring Santa Ana detective: ‘After 36 years, I still look forward to coming to work’
During his 36 years with the Santa Ana Police Department, including the past 30 as…
The homicide rate continues to rise, but what can the police do?
Stories about the sharp rise in violent crime seem to be on every news broadcast…