Behind the Badge
Rolling up to a recent DUI call, I told the suspected drunk driver, ‘You look familiar’
The other night I was on a call regarding a three-car collision when I looked at one of the drivers…
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Roman: Parents, don’t tell your kids I’m going to take them away
“See the police? He’s going to take you away if you don’t listen.” This is a statement we, as officers,…
Roman: Don’t chase dropped change in the drive-thru lane
One night I responded to the McDonald’s drive-thru for an injury traffic collision. When I got there I saw a…
Roman: Roar of copter and K-9 terrifying for suspects
The other night a call went out at 2 a.m. about suspicious subjects and a car behind a business. When…
Roman: Red light violator’s favorite excuse is a real pisser
When people don’t stop for red lights or stop signs they give all sort of excuses from “I didn’t see…
Roman: Don’t worry, kid — sooner or later, everyone crashes (well, almost everyone)
“Unit involved 902T.” I was loading my patrol car when I heard an officer broadcast over the radio that he…
Vargas: A Thanksgiving that was memorable for the wrong reasons
As you enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday, please remember there are officers who are working out there today. More than likely…
Roman: A sad reminder to be thankful
How many of us will go to Thanksgiving dinner and truly be thankful for what we have? Will you be…
Vargas: Besides innocent victim, gang-related homicide lays waste to five young lives
Five young people were arrested this week on suspicion of homicide in Anaheim. In custody for the Nov. 14 shooting death of…
Vargas: Police prepared to confront terrorists
It has now been a few days since the tragic terrorist attacks in Paris killed 129 innocent people and injured…