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Movember in full swing at Westminster Police Department
The Westminster Police Officers’ Association is getting in the facial hair spirit this November and December. The union is raising…
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Tustin’s police recruits remain dedicated to agency’s community policing, public safety mission
Alan Uribe, Kyle Meyer and George Marin, despite their youth, are old-style police recruits. All three still believe in the…
Tustin police lieutenants take on new duties for the department
The five lieutenants of the Tustin Police Department started new responsibilities on Aug. 31. This rotating practice allows them to…
Westminster Police Department grateful for community donations throughout pandemic
Gloria Opstad just wanted to say thank you. So late in May, she and Long Beach Italian restaurant, Buona Gente,…
Tustin Police Department hosts virtual meetings to maintain community connection
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and need for social distancing, the Tustin Police Department has found a way to stay connected…
Community support for Tustin Police Department overflows
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis earlier this year, as well as subsequent police-involved shootings in Atlanta…
La Habra Animal Control Officer reunites best friends
Seven-year-old “Buddy” is a 10-pound chihuahua who hasn’t had to worry about having street smarts. But on September 8th, the…
Tustin Police Department aims to re-up ‘gold standard’ CALEA approval
For the fourth time in nearly a decade, the Tustin Police Department is working to earn what’s described as the…
Experiences from a first-time ride-along with Westminster police
Just walking into the police station was an experience from the start. From speaking with dispatchers to getting my driver’s…
Tustin announces new police promotions: deputy chief, captain, lieutenant, and sergeant
The Tustin Police Department recently celebrated four internal promotions. The officers come from varied backgrounds, but all have spent years…