Behind the Badge
Roman: The disturbance call involved a woman with a whip
The other night I was sitting in my patrol car in the parking lot of the police department when a…
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Vargas: As recent cases demonstrate, the unfortunate reality is sometimes officers need to shoot to protect themselves
In Cincinnati, a robbery suspect fled the scene of a drugstore robbery when a responding police officer spotted him walking…
BTBuzz: Officer comes to rescue of boy trying to sell his teddy bear for food
Police came to the rescue of a 7-year-old boy trying to sell his teddy bear for food outside a Franklin,…
Vargas: Body cameras won’t mean fewer officer involved shootings
The implementation of body cameras in policing is occurring with extraordinary speed across the country. Police officers are embracing the…
Vargas: What was the officer thinking
In the past few months, there have been tragic situations involving police officers captured on video. The videos have become…
Vargas: Evidence shows there was no evidence in Freddie Gray case
The Maryland State Attorney’s office made the right decision Wednesday when it announced it would drop the remaining charges against…
BTBuzz: Government reconsidering ban on military gear for police
The White House is considering revoking a ban enacted last year that prohibits police agencies from obtaining military-grade equipment. BuzzFeed News…
OCSD to warrant suspects: Rare ‘Arrestchu’ Pokemon awaits you
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department delighted followers of its San Clemente Police Services Facebook page Thursday with a humorous invitation…
BTBuzz: Michael Jordan to donate $2 million to help police community relations
Michael Jordan will donate $2 million to foster better police-community relations in response to heated backlash that followed several officer-involved shootings…
BTBuzz: Photo of kids praying their police father comes home safely goes viral
The wife of an Indianapolis police officer posted a picture that has evoked strong emotions from the community. The photo…