Behind the Badge
Vargas: Most people will never understand what it’s like to be a cop
It’s hard to explain the angst I’ve felt over the last few days as I’ve watched the aftermath of the…
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Vargas: Holiday cheer can turn family gatherings into nightmares
The holiday season had officially begun and for most of us it is a time to gather with family and…
For public safety workers, Thanksgiving is just another day at work
What is your Thanksgiving Day like? For some, it means spending time with family while eating turkey and watching football.…
Five ways to get out of a ticket
The holiday shopping season is upon us and it’s time to buy those gifts for family and friends. I’ve come…
Vargas: Ferguson more damaging to police reputation than Rodney King
As I write this column, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency. The entire country is awaiting…
Vargas: Conley was a ‘CSI guy’ before TV made it popular
On Saturday, I attended the memorial service for Anaheim Police Department Forensics Supervisor Jim Conley. He passed away from a…
Roman: Jeff Tobin was our friend
Today Officer Jeff Tobin was memorialized after losing his battle to brain cancer. He was and will forever be an…
Roman: The real story of policing is teamwork
When was the last time you told a beat partner thank you? I’m not talking about an obligatory thank you.…
Vargas: What really kills cops
Today I watched as the remains of Lt. Ken Alexander were transported from St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton to…
Vargas: Our crime fears don’t match reality
Chapman University just released the findings the first-ever study of American’s fears. The study gives some thoughtful insight into what…