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Roman: Weird is normal for me at work – I would never expect anything less
The other night, a gang unit came on the radio saying they were trying to stop a person on a…
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Vargas: Opinions are strong concerning homeowner who fatally shot burglary suspect
On Monday, June 6 a homeowner in Anaheim confronted a suspect on his property who was burglarizing his vehicle. According to…
UCLA incident highlights progress police, campuses have made in keeping people safe
The response to Wednesday’s shooting on the UCLA campus was both scary and chaotic for those who experienced it firsthand. Within…
BTBuzz: Riverside firefighters run with concept of community engagement
Three Riverside firefighters are literally running with the idea of community engagement. Carrying 70 pounds of gear, the men joined…
Roman: Cop took elderly woman for a ride, and then she got an unexpected bonus ride out of it
The 10 p.m. call came out as a burglary in progress at an apartment complex. When I arrived, dispatch advised over…
Vargas: Law enforcement prevented Trump protests in Anaheim from veering out of control
On Wednesday, I went to the Anaheim Convention Center to cover the Donald Trump rally for Behind the Badge OC…
Part 4: In honor of National Police Week, these are stories of O.C.’s fallen peace officers
Editor’s note: Part 4 of a four-part series In honor of National Police Week (May 15-21), we’re sharing the stories of…
BTBuzz: Officers make light of ‘cops suck’ tattoo
Editor’s note: BTBuzz focuses on public safety news, issues and other items of interest from around the web. Officers from the…
Vargas: Rap music video hits a new low by advocating for torture and murder of cops
It’s a hard time for police officers. There’s no doubt about that. But just when I thought it couldn’t get…
BTBuzz: Auburn PD mourns loss of an officer shot and killed during traffic stop
Editor’s note: BTBuzz focuses on public safety news, issues and other items of interest from around the web. Our thoughts and…