Behind the Badge
Police agencies should embrace power of social media
Back in 1996, I was a sergeant working in community policing when I was asked to take on a new…
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Walters: Police will continue to solve crime despite ruling on cellphone searches
Last week the Supreme Court handed down a decision making it more difficult for police to search cellphones without a…
Vargas: Who better than police officers to be role models?
Not too long ago, a community member questioned the value of using cops for youth crime prevention programs. After all,…
Bruno’s tale illustrates danger of police work
He did his job. Those four words echoed through the halls of the Anaheim Police Department in the days after…
Monitor how children use technology and social media
A relatively new trend authorities call “sexting” is on the rise. It involves sending nude or semi-nude photos via text…
Great police work stops serial killers, saves lives
The interrogation is chilling. But it was also strategic. To see a KTLA-TV report on the Ocampo interrogation, click on…
When Dad became a cop, the stories ‘got amazing’
Welcome to Behind the Badge OC – where we hope to share stories about police officers and firefighters. One of…
It’s not just pimps who victimize sex workers
The Anaheim Police Department’s approach to policing sex workers shifted four years ago. They began treating them as victims, offering…
Fullerton’s new approach to helping homeless paying off
The items may seem small: A pair of sweats. A voucher to stay overnight at a motel. Socks. Raul, pictured…
Eight tips for a safe and happy July 4 weekend
We all know that fireworks pose a safety hazard during the July 4 weekend, but did you know Aunt Edna’s…