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La Habra police chief talks achievements, challenges and goals for 2016
In a national climate where police distrust is at an all-time high and a state where new legislation has changed…
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She’s back for a third time on Garden Grove PD’s motor team, and her heart is revving
The second time she rotated out of motors, she shed a few tears on the way home. If it had been…
A tale of two chiefs: BFFs since junior high, they now run PDs in adjacent cities in O.C.
The two police chiefs were recalling when they first met — way back in junior high, in summer school biology…
Inside the academy: Training intensifies for Tustin PD recruits in month two
If you’re not in great shape, think twice. If you’re lacking in mental resilience, majorly reconsider. And if you don’t…
American Legion honors La Habra cop for work on 2015 cases involving accused murderers, robbers
La Habra Detective Craig Hentcy doesn’t offer up a list of all the great things he’s accomplished in his 20…
Teenager busted with marijuana at school; at Peer Court, it’s a learning opportunity
It’s after school in the teacher’s lounge at Santa Ana High School but there’s a Superior Court judge wearing black…
Man arrested for shooting Taco Bell employee in Anaheim after asking about gang affiliation
A man has been arrested for shooting a Taco Bell employee in Anaheim after confronting him about a possible gang…
Westminster PD and OCFA get on same wave length to improve emergency response
“We’ve arrived at an active shooter incident. We’re going to need more resources.” With his foot propping open the metal…
‘SketchCop’ excerpt: A stranger kidnapping of a child is always worst possible kind of call
Editor’s note: Michael Streed is a retired Orange Police sergeant, owner of SketchCop Solutions and author of the book, “SketchCop: Drawing…
Westminster police arrest three suspected of robbery, fleeing police
Police arrested two men and a 17-year-old suspected of robbing two people then leading officers on a high-speed pursuit from…