Behind the Badge
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…
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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…
Roman: Remember to thank the dispatchers
Say the word dispatcher and the first thing that comes to mind should be understaffed and unappreciated. They’re the voice…
Roman: ‘Pray for me’
One night I responded to a crash and noticed a white car with major damage to its left rear area.…
Von Luft: What it’s like to feel forgotten
How we police our streets and keep our communities safe has been a hot topic lately. More attention has been…