Behind the Badge
Roman: ‘Never upset your girlfriend when you’re a drug dealer’
Back in late 1995 or early 1996, I was dispatched to another 911 call at a small apartment complex I…
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Vargas: Despite the noise, public still supports police
You might have read about the surprising findings of a recent USC-Los Angeles Times poll: Turns out 82 percent of…
Cypress PD: Residents beware of aggressive phone scams
If the phone rings and the person on the other end claims to be from a law enforcement agency saying…
Vargas: Obama wrong to blame police for social problems
President Obama went out of his way to address the issues of police and race at the recent congressional black…
Vargas: Friday’s shootout fourth recent example of armored police vehicles saving lives
Friday night the Anaheim Police Department was faced with a perilous situation. An armed robbery suspect was cornered in a…
Law enforcement unites against Prop. 47
Voters this November will have the chance to cast a ballot for or against Prop. 47, a measure that purports…
Sadly, Ray Rice video rings true for many
Editor’s Note: Kerith Dilley is the Executive Director of the Orange County Family Justice Center, a safe, confidential and friendly…
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…
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…