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Santa Ana police wear denim to support victims of sex crimes
The Santa Ana Police Department encouraged officers to don denim for a day. SAPD officers wore blue jeans to take…
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Santa Ana School Resource Officer’s value goes way beyond passing out stickers
It’s all about the kids — and about encouraging them to consider careers in law enforcement and shy away from potential…
Orange County rates high in safety
Residents of Orange County can breathe a sigh of relief. While fear of crime and violence remain concerns of daily…
A hog wild day for Santa Ana runners during Baker to Vegas
As swan songs go, this was a pretty good one. Santa Ana Police Sgt. Dominic Padilla has been one of…
SAPD shines a light on its top officers, employees in 2023
The Santa Ana Police Department took a moment to reflect on the past year — a uniquely active time for the…
New plaque commemorates deadly ambush of first L.A. Sheriff killed in line of duty
On a sunny morning in the Irvine Spectrum area, it’s hard to believe anything bad happened here. Before being taken…
Help ‘Slam the Scam’ for seniors and their families
The Social Security Administration has designated March 7 as a day of awareness for online crime, particularly for older Americans.…
Fundraisers for Bakersfield dispatchers bring candygrams for sweethearts and veterans
A card, a candy bar and a special note is all it takes to make someone special smile for Valentine’s…
Santa Ana Police Department’s success highlights value of pre-academy
If the Santa Ana Police Department needed affirmation of its decision to create a pre-academy for recruits entering the Orange…
Historic storm highlights importance of preparedness
For a second consecutive year, as climate change continues to redefine expectations about weather, Southern California has been hit with…