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Santa Ana Deputy Chief is ready to change the world
When Robert Rodriguez entered policing, he had no aspirations to move into command. He aspired to be a sergeant, the…
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City of Westminster names Darin Lenyi new Chief of Police
Editor’s Note: This press release was published by the City of Westminster on Oct. 5, 2021. WESTMINSTER, Calif. – The…
New recruits bring fresh perspective to Bakersfield Police Department
In June, Bakersfield Police Department officials held a graduation for 25 newly sworn police officers who made it through its…
Wildfires are getting bigger every year; the best thing you can do is prepare
Brown skies and red sunsets. Ash falling from the sky like snowflakes. Smoke traveling from California to New York. Wildfires…
Officers create bridge between Indian American community and Bakersfield Police Department
A few years after 9/11, Sandeep Malhi was living in Long Beach and working as an intern with the Secret…
Police reflect on their career and changes in public perception since Sept. 11 terrorist attack
As the world remembers the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States of America, police…
The role of a police dispatcher is never more critical than when an officer has been shot. Dispatcher Keith Thorton Jr. rose to the occasion when it was needed most. Listen to the entire radio call.
On August 7, 2021 Chicago Police Officers Ella French and Joshua Blas were shot during a car stop. Tragically Officer…
Westminster Police Department works with new community-based coalition to address needs of homeless population
Westminster faith-based groups and the Westminster Police Department’s Homeless Liaison team are working to do something that hasn’t been done…
Westminster police, school officials partner to make sure every kid has a backpack full of supplies for the start of school
Just in time for the start of the 2021-2022 school year, the Westminster Police Department and Westminster School District partnered…
Tech to the rescue: cell phone app saves time, energy, and resources for officers in the field
Huntington Beach Police Sgt. Shawn White was appalled at the wasted time, energy, and resources experienced by officers as they…