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Best of BTB: Shot cop ‘puts worry aside’ after son chooses same career
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…
Best of BTB: She wrote a song in tribute to her father and all peace officers, and it’s choking them up
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…
Best of BTB: It’s about community as Santa Ana Police Chief announces retirement
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…
Best of BTB: Training, instinct save OCSD deputies from suicidal man who fired dozens of rounds from illegal automatic rifle
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…
From West Point dreams to Santa Ana streets
For Santa Ana Police Department Sgt. Daniel Baek, life has been a series of twists and turns that brought him…
Best of BTB: Vindicated sergeant reflects on post-shooting court ordeal that broke his back, spirit
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…
Best of BTB: Riders return to offer condolences and accept congratulations as the 10th annual Code 3 for a Cause bike ride concludes in Westminster
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…
“White powder” in mail no mere prank – it’s a felony
It is a chilling scenario. You are opening personal or business mail when suddenly confronted with the dreaded “white powder,”…
Best of BTB: Solemnity returns on final night of Code 3 for a Cause bike ride
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…