Behind the Badge
BTBuzz: Big city homicide rate climbs; reason unclear
The latest national stats on violent crime paint a darkening picture in some of the nation’s biggest cities – and…
Browsing: Columns
BTBuzz: Watch LAPD officers do the ‘Running Man’ at Dodger Stadium
The global police dance-off hit Southern California today when the LAPD posted a video on YouTube of officers dancing at…
Vargas: Witnessing a cop get murdered had lifelong impact on this D.A. investigator
Witnessing someone being murdered is traumatizing for anyone. Imagine if you were just 10 years old and witnessed that. Imagine…
Vargas: Excellent training and decision-making helped deputies avoid joining 97 police officers shot so far this year
The Orange County Sheriff’s department video showing a suicidal man shooting at deputies reinforces a point we should all keep…
Roman: Speeding motorist tries to steer traffic stop into his favor with wheel interesting move
The other night I was sent on a call on the eastern end of the city. I was near the…
Vargas: Burning questions answered for motorists stuck on 91 Freeway during pursuit
If you were one of the thousands of people stranded on the 91 Freeway after Thursday night’s pursuit, I feel…
Vargas: Political correctness puts public at risk when PD cancels DUI checkpoint
Across the country, police departments operated DUI checkpoints and ran additional enforcement because of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. One…
Part 2: As National Police Week nears, here are the stories of O.C.’s fallen peace officers
Editor’s note: Part Two of a four-part series In honor of National Police Week (May 15-21), we’re sharing the stories of the…
Vargas: As National Police Week nears, here are the stories of O.C.’s fallen peace officers
In honor of National Police Week (May 15-21), we’re sharing the stories of the 53 police officers and deputies who…
BTBuzz: Cop stops man from jumping off bridge
A Riverdale police officer’s quick reaction saved a suicidal man who attempted to jump off a New Jersey bridge. Riverdale Sgt.…