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Bakersfield Police Department hosts National Night Out
The Bakersfield Police Department will host its 39th Annual National Night Out from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October…
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La Habra efforts to help homeless neighbors finds success with ‘kinder, gentler’ approach
*Editor’s Note: This story originally published in the Fall edition of the quarterly La Habra Life newsletter. While getting acquainted…
Tustin Police open house sees largest ever attendance
The Tustin Police Department’s annual Open House on Sept. 17 was arguably the agency’s biggest and most attended in the…
School Safety Summit teaches Orange County districts how to combat dangers to students
The dangers of the internet. Racial hate groups. School shootings. Truancy. Gangs. Orange County school district representatives learned about the…
Irvine Valley College students, Orange County United Way team up to prepare for disasters
Irvine Valley College student and Student United Way member Austin Coccia – deployed in 2011 with the U.S. Air Force…
What it takes to become a motorcycle officer
Behind the Badge joined Tustin Police during a day of motor training in the city of Irvine. Check out the…
Westminster’s new badges honor those killed in Sept. 11 attacks
Those who interact with the Westminster Police Department in September may notice something a little different. Throughout this September for…
Intelligence centers evolve to fight terror in information age
Alberto Martinez is the director of the Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center (OCIAC), also often known as a fusion center.…
Officers, patrons raise funds for Special Olympics during Westminster’s Tip-a-Cop event
Police officers enforce laws, protect people and property, respond to emergencies, and maintain order — and once in a while, they…
Here’s what you need to know to prepare for a disaster
Orange County residents can best cope with natural and man-made disasters by being ready in advance. Disasters can happen at…