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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…
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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…
Vargas: It’s time for body cameras to get ready for their close-up
Across the country, more and more police departments are turning to small body cameras to document day-to-day contacts with the…
Vargas: Judge cops by their character and integrity not their appearance
The militarization of policing has been all over the news. There seems to be something deeply disturbing to politicians and…
Ferguson case shows how law enforcement messages need to be quick and consistent
I’ve been asked over and over again my thoughts about what is going on in Ferguson, Mo. There are so…