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Cypress Police officer honors biggest fan on the football field
When Cypress Officer Tommy Mellana takes the football field, he stands out. Others run, wave their arms and yell to…
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Recently promoted Fullerton Police captain has made a career of delivering the goods
And then there was the time when the cop posed as a pizza delivery guy — and all hell broke…
Newly sworn in Garden Grove Police chief: ‘Moving forward, it’s a partnership’
The new chief looked at the photo he had brought to the podium as he made his speech. “Grandpa,” Todd…
Anaheim Police seek public’s help in locating missing 12-year-old girl
The Anaheim Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 12-year-old Nancy Martinez, who left her home Wednesday…
Nemeroff: Recruits more educated but face unprecedented challenges
Any time an experienced police officer attends a law enforcement graduation ceremony, he tends to reflect on his own ceremony, years…
Home, sweet home: Two homeless adults get to experience it, thanks to Fullerton PD
The Fullerton Police Department continues to successfully link people who have fallen on hard times with loved ones willing to…
La Habra sergeant’s wife vows to be voice for women battling cervical cancer
La Habra Sgt. Jeff Baylos paced the hallway, the front yard, the kitchen and the bedroom. It’s what he does…
Healthy, balanced cops goal of Westminster police training
“Most of you are not going to survive this job,” Dr. Kevin Gilmartin announces to the audience. The statement comes…
Video: Girl Scout raises nearly $2,000 to pay for vest for Garden Grove police dog
Enterprising Girl Scout Veronica Gomez recently raised nearly $2,000 to pay for a vest for Strauss, a Garden Grove K9.…
Readers really ‘liked’ last week’s top stories
It was a reunion that BehindTheBadgeOC.com readers really liked – more than 25,000 times on Facebook. The story: A man…