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Santa Ana Police Department’s ‘The Bear’ delivers holiday joy
Santa’s sleigh arrived early at Santa Ana College, in the form of a Santa Ana Police Department Bearcat SWAT vehicle.…
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Santa Ana officers bring holiday shopping spree to local kids
The Santa Ana Police Department made sure Christmas would be merry for a group of kids who could use some…
A job in Animal Control keeps officer busy chasing dogs and the occasional wild turkey
When Mark Meyer took the position as an Animal Control Officer at the Bakersfield Police Department, he knew the job…
Small town police officer made a big time mark
Think you can’t come from a small department to become a big deal in police circles? Then you don’t know…
Fear of crime and lawlessness are growing across the country
As this year ends and a new one begins, I wonder about the collective angst we are all feeling these…
Travelers beware: Mask mandates, crowded airports and streets are back
Americans were getting back into the holiday traveling spirit after a year when the COVID-19 pandemic ruined many planned get-togethers.…
Bakersfield Police Department partners with community organizations to bring Christmas baskets to those in need
While the advent calendar shows Christmas is days away, the holidays were in full swing on Wednesday, December 15 as…
Tustin Police Department’s Santa Cop event brings joy to local families
The Tustin Police Department started its Santa Cop event more than 30 years ago as a way to spread holiday…
Santa and his police helpers visit every Tustin neighborhood
Nothing stops Santa and Mrs. Claus from making the rounds through Tustin year after year. With a Tustin police vehicle…
Peer support helps Santa Ana Police Department employees through hard times
A peer support volunteer can be a confidant, an empathetic ally, a resource, or simply a sounding board. Whatever role…