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Sept. 11 attacks inspire officer to ‘make sure it never happens again’
He’ll always remember the acid taste of the air, the blank looks of devastation on the faces of people combing…
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Westminster Police Dispatchers invite applicants to tour the department, learn more about the critical job
The sign affixed to the dispatchers’ door at the Westminster Police Department reads, “The safety of 100,000 people and 130…
Hilary leaves a wet trail in its wake
As the remnants from Tropical Storm Hilary wandered north out of Southern California, downgraded to a post tropical storm, it…
Hurricane Hillary threatens to dump on California
It doesn’t happen often, but for the first time in a quarter-century weather watchers and experts are bracing for the…
Westminster Police to hold dispatch open house for prospective applicants
When most people think of law enforcement, the first thing that comes to their mind is police officers, detectives, or…
Santa Ana thrills community with National Night Out event
The Santa Ana community and Santa Ana Police Department celebrated National Night Out together on Aug. 1 in the spirit…
Westminster Deputy Chief retires, sort of
It may not seem like much has changed at the Westminster Police Department, but Deputy Chief Darin Upstill has officially…
Be Well OC hits the roads in Westminster
Be Well OC is officially up and rolling in Westminster. The nonprofit’s signature blue van has begun patrolling city streets…
National Night Out with Westminster Police Department a success for PD, residents
Children of all ages, with their parents and community members, gathered in a bigger crowd than last year to enjoy…
ReadyOC shares how to prepare for excessive heat
The news reports have been plenty scary; however, while July 2023 shapes up to be the hottest month on record…