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Retired Tustin Lt. recalls twisted tale of murder and making things right
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Becoming Chief, Rodriguez’s Santa Ana story goes full circle
His is an American story. More important, it’s particular to Santa Ana. So, when the time came to announce Robert…
Most people will never understand what it’s like to be a cop
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APD Det. Julissa Trapp never relented in putting name to 5th victim in serial killer case
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After more than 5 years undercover, Garden Grove cop survives one hair-raising ordeal
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Tustin Field Training Officer’s hunch proves correct – 78 times
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All nine of this father’s kids – yes, 9 – followed him into careers in law enforcement
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This Thanksgiving, we should remember the tens of thousands of first responders who keep us safe
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Former addict thanks arresting cops three years after ‘you saved my life’
Lucas Hudson remembers waking up that day three years ago looking for his next fix. Needed it, no matter what it…
Witnessing a cop get murdered had lifelong impact on this D.A. investigator
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