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Anaheim PD cadet program gives young adults chance to thrive
Police officers have to know how to talk to people. That’s why, when you come to the front counter of…
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Vargas: Top issues for law enforcement in 2017
2017 has been a busy year for law enforcement. A lot of things have happened, but here is a recap…
Garden Grove PD arrests two in robbery of 7-Eleven, nearby bakery
The Garden Grove PD arrested an 18-year-old Santa Ana man and a minor on suspicion of robbing a 7-Eleven and…
They met in the academy and retired the same day from Anaheim Fire & Rescue
One firefighter turned to the other. “It’s been fun,” Wayne Justl said. “It’s been a blast,” Ray Larkins said. Yeah,…
Garden Grove PD recovers funds for couple in international scam
Telephone scams are so common that Garden Grove Police Sgt. Richard Burillo receives scam reports daily. Someone calls and says…
With $1.2 million hanging in balance, OCSD cyber crimes investigator dives into case
Just two years ago, it was a $25-million underground industry: an illicit world of criminals with computers and Internet connections…
Westminster PD’s Kellee Wells named Property Officer of the Year
Evidence is a key component of courtroom proceedings. Cases can be won or lost based on how evidence is handled.…
Orange County Sheriff’s deputies play Santa at Adopt-a-Family visits
“Wow!” Mason shouts as he tears through wrapping to reveal gift after gift. Toys, clothes, and Christmas wrapping are sprawled…
Orange PD officers recall deadly Caltrans yard shooting on 20th anniversary
The call went out over Orange PD dispatch at about 3 p.m. on Dec. 18, 1997. “Possible 245 shooting victim…
The Queen Mary invites local firefighters for free admission to CHILL ice park
The Queen Mary in Long Beach is offering firefighters a free ticket to its seasonal ice park, CHILL — a…