Behind the Badge
Family tragedy partly inspired OCSD deputy coroner investigator to pursue her career
On every call, she starts at the head and works her way down, careful not to miss anything. Did the…
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BTBuzz: Arizona man who saved life of trooper speaks publicly about incident
On Tuesday, during an emotional news conference, a motorist who saved the life of an Arizona Department of Public Safety…
Residents experience life-saving benefits of AF&R’s Paramedic Membership Program
About four years ago, longtime Anaheim resident Clark McDermed had a heart attack – only he didn’t know it. He’d…
La Habra PD joins with sergeant’s wife to urge more awareness about cervical cancer
Loretta Baylos radiates health and vigor. The wife of veteran La Habra PD Sgt. Jeff Baylos is healthy, having been…
In a gloomy year for law enforcement, these Tustin PD personnel stood out in 2016
In a year that, at least nationally, was a gloomy one for law enforcement, the Tustin Police Department recently celebrated…
OCSD Air Support deputies conduct swift-water rescue in rain-swollen Trabuco Canyon
Members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Air Support unit rescued a man and a woman who spent the night…
Disneyland half-marathoner reunites with life-saving Anaheim paramedics, other heroes
Some Disney magic was at work last November when Jonathan Hika went into cardiac arrest and collapsed after crossing the…
Fullerton PD’s ARIDE class educates officers on impaired driving from drug use
Alcohol. Cannabis. Ketamine. Nitrous. Spice. Bath salts. When it comes to a police officer’s job of keeping streets safe from…
Home-grown La Habra PD officer roars off into sunset after storied career
Jeff Swaim is just a few weeks into retirement, after serving for nearly 29 years as a La Habra PD…
Award-winning OCSD Crime Lab technician makes customer service a priority
One of the first things that struck him were the odd smells. The vinegary smell of heroin, the metallic odor…