Behind the Badge
Roman: Don’t let carelessness take a life away
How important is traffic safety to you? How many people were killed in the time it took you to watch…
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Vargas: High-profile cases corroding public trust
The announcement that six Baltimore police officers were charged with crimes ranging from murder to false arrest in the death…
BTB Radio: Body cameras good for police and the public
In this week’s Behind the Badge Radio podcast, law enforcement veterans Kevin Von Luft and Steven Wolf talked about the…
Guest column from CSP director: O.C. law enforcement a model in aiding victims of crime
“I forgive.” Those two words might be the most difficult for any victim of violence to say. Yet, award-winning author…
Vargas: Legitimate concerns of peaceful protesters lost in chaos of riot
What started as a peaceful demonstration regarding the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody quickly deteriorated into a…
Roman: Body-worn camera recorded more than expected
A few weekends ago was the first time I ever used my Taser body worn camera (BWC). It was an…
Roman: Finally, the ‘Green Mist’ of Chino Hills explained
Was there a local legend where you grew up that no one could explain? Was there a spot that was…
Vargas: When the suspect turned on me, there was a knock-down, drag-out street fight
Behind the Badge reporter Lori Basheda and I recently observed the “Will to Survive” training exercises at the Orange County…
BTB Radio: Officers who tarnish the badge make job harder
BehindtheBadgeOC.com launched an Internet radio podcast today, hosted by veteran Orange County police officer Kevin Von Luft that will offer…
Vargas: In pursuit of entertainment, viewers glued to the tube for cop chases
It just happened again. My phone buzzed alerting me to a police pursuit heading northbound from San Diego County along…