Behind the Badge
Kudos to APD for historic body camera decision
On Tuesday, the Anaheim City Council took a historic step by voting to authorize the purchase and deployment of body…
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It’s not about the ‘police,’ it’s about the person
There is a ceaseless campaign to vilify law enforcement these days. The amplification of these voices through social media has…
Officer recounts bizarre encounter with blind man
Editor’s Note: John Roman is a traffic officer for an Orange County police agency who recently launched a blog, Badge…
Vargas: It’s time for body cameras to get ready for their close-up
Across the country, more and more police departments are turning to small body cameras to document day-to-day contacts with the…
Vargas: Judge cops by their character and integrity not their appearance
The militarization of policing has been all over the news. There seems to be something deeply disturbing to politicians and…
Ferguson case shows how law enforcement messages need to be quick and consistent
I’ve been asked over and over again my thoughts about what is going on in Ferguson, Mo. There are so…
Von Luft: Police need to address causes of suicide in their ranks
Sadly, it often takes the suicide of somebody famous to revitalize the conversation in our country around the topic of…
Walters’ back-to-school safety tip for parents: Be a worthy role model
Summer is quickly coming to a close, and our kids are returning to the classroom. Here are some back-to-school safety…
Roman: Car is shared office, refuge
Editor’s Note: John Roman is a traffic officer for an Orange County police agency who recently launched a blog, Badge…
Vargas: Injunctions protect families from gangs
The Santa Ana Police Department and District Attorney’s office recently teamed up to get a gang injunction against the Townsend…