Behind the Badge
Chief leaves legacy of innovation at Anaheim Fire & Rescue
At age 23, Randy Bruegman thought he was being kicked out of the fire academy. Would-be firefighters from about six…
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Newest Academy graduates’ motto: “Danger we’ll face, lives we’ll save”
Every graduating class at the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy has been taught the same crime fighting techniques, completed…
Orange County Police Canine Association annual dog show raises funds in support of local K9 teams
Not even the prospect of heavy rain kept people from coming out to support Orange County police K9s and officers.…
Orange County Sheriff’s Department cohosts 30th Walk Against Drugs
Hundreds of community members marched with Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies during the 30th annual Walk Against Drugs on Oct.…
Vargas: “The last thing I ever want to do is shoot an 11-year-old” officer says, confronting boy with replica handgun
On October 13, 2018, Columbus, Ohio police officer Peter Casuccio and his friend responded to a call of two kids…
Orange police mourn fatally shot Georgia officer, a former Orange PD Explorer
When word spread of the shooting death of Officer Antwan Toney of the Gwinnett County Police Department in Georgia, the…
Kids have fun while learning important safety lessons at Anaheim Fire & Rescue’s safety fair
Smoke alarm … check. Bicycle helmet … check. Water watcher kit … check. Families who attended the Fire Safety Fair…
A close look at behind the badge, as in how badges are made, at V&V Manufacturing
Nearly four decades ago, Everett Visk started his own badge-making company in his garage in Rancho Cucamonga with an order…
Armed neighbors detain attempted murder suspect in backyard until OCSD arrives
He was busying himself in his spacious backyard around 6:45 p.m. Thursday in Mission Viejo when he heard the rustling…
Winners use exercise, diet to slay fitness challenge at Anaheim Fire & Rescue
Firefighter Ali Khairi hadn’t planned to enter Anaheim Fire & Rescue’s fitness competition this year, but when he was challenged…