Behind the Badge
Vargas: OC Sheriff’s Dept. deserves kudos for putting modern posse into full force
We’ve all seen the old westerns where the bank gets robbed and immediately the sheriff gathers up a posse to…
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Roman: Don’t stop in the middle of traffic to have an argument
A few weeks ago I was driving down the street when I came upon a car that was blocking the…
Driver: Don’t know passenger’s name or why gun is under seat
The other night a two-man patrol car asked for a follow up on a car stop they had just made.…
Vargas: As slayings of two officers prove, there are some truly evil people in this world
One of the hardest things for the average person to understand is there are truly evil people walking our streets.…
Vargas: It’s time to do all we can to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals
There has been a lot of talk about gun control recently. This includes President Obama’s recent proposals dealing with background…
Roman: Blink and it may seem just like yesterday, so take time to savor the ride
Today, I found “Ally McBeal” on Netflix as I was scanning through the old TV shows section. My kids were…
‘But I’m not drunk,’ says first DUI collision suspect of new year
The clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve and it didn’t take long before we had our first DUI collision…
Vargas: Here are some of the major issues facing law enforcement in the New Year
As we mark the end of 2015 I wanted to share what I think are some of the major issues…
Vargas: Videos of shootings underscore why officers want to see your hands at all times
The week before Christmas, a police officer almost died after being shot in the leg during a vehicle stop. It…
Vargas: It’s impossible to shake memories of my worst Christmas ever as a police officer
Every year at this time as we are celebrating holidays with family and friends, I always think about my worst Christmas…