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Tustin police urge safety on the Fourth of July
Fireworks are an integral part of Fourth of July celebrations, and the City of Tustin traditionally provides one of the…
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Behind the Badge sweeps up awards in OC Press Club contest
Police departments in 2021 faced unparalleled challenges, from continued difficulties in hiring and retaining quality candidates to an unprecedented flow…
Westminster Police Department cites individuals selling illegal fireworks
Behind the Badge went out with Westminster Police officers on a successful operation seeking people selling illegal fireworks in Westminster.…
Santa Ana homicide detective runs youth mariachi nonprofit, providing life-enriching outlet for kids
When Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Detective Eddie Nunez’s eldest daughter, Olivia, told him she wanted to learn and play…
Love Westminster holds special pop-up event to help city’s homeless
With two pop-up tents, lots of items to give away, and spirited volunteers to make it all happen, a faith-based…
A reluctant runner finds camaraderie and a runner’s high
When Bakersfield Police Detective Chad Ott volunteered to join the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup team for the department, he…
Tustin PD builds strong, vital relationships with community
From helping schoolchildren to preventing catalytic converter thefts to wrapping presents and playing Santa Claus, the Tustin Police Department’s Community…
Westminster police, community, city and government officials carry Flame of Hope for Special Olympics
The Westminster Police Department had its most diverse group of participants ever during this year’s five-mile leg of the annual…
Santa Ana PD carries the flame during return of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Across four days and traversing Orange County from San Clemente to Los Alamitos, officers and personnel from local law enforcement…
Bakersfield Police Department invites community to share tacos and conversation
Bakersfield Police Department held its inaugural taco Tuesday community night. Community members enjoyed tacos and a conversation with officers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BtwzUxun0M