Behind the Badge
In Memoriam: The life of Santa Ana Police K9 Puskas
Santa Ana Police K9 Puskas became famous on Feb. 26, 2018. The then 9-year-old Dutch shepherd had dramatically helped apprehend…
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Tustin police arrest suspect in attempted kidnapping, criminal threats
Editor’s Note: This press release was originally published by the Tustin Police Department on April 22, 2022. On Friday, April…
Bakersfield police officer finds side hustle in self-help for the business minded
Bakersfield Police Detective Aaron Watkins is a firm believer in the saying “dress for the job you want,” which is…
A peek into the Tustin Police Dispatch Department
Behind the Badge goes behind the scenes at the Tustin Police Department, honoring those who answer the calls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MD2AQobzgE
How to become a Police Recruit for the Tustin Police Department
Attempting to join the ranks of the Tustin Police Department, or any police agency, is no small task but for…
Santa Ana Police Department’s meditation room offers dispatchers a space to decompress
Police dispatchers perform a vital service to departments in large, complex cities like Santa Ana. In doing work that is…
Homegrown Sergeant brings values from sports, hard work to Santa Ana PIO job
It’s a long way from picking strawberries at her mother’s side in Irvine to her position as Public Information Officer…
Bakersfield Police Department’s bomb squad takes on the Easter bunny
The colorful plastic Easter eggs are in shades of spring: yellow, pink, and green. They are oversized and hard to…
Police agencies survive hot times in desert from Baker to Vegas
The times are in, the antibiotic ointments have been applied, and the elastic bandages have been wrapped as the 36th…
Law enforcement agencies compete in 36th Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
They have trained and pushed themselves. They are pumped up and primed to go. Starting at 8 a.m. Saturday and…