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2020 was a challenging year for everyone, including law enforcement
2020 will go down as one of the most challenging and significant years in American law enforcement history. Unlike 2001,…
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Bill would require college degree, minimum age of 25 for police officers in California
A bill introduced this past week would make it a mandatory qualification for police officers to be 25 years of…
Tustin police help families in need with Santa Cop drive-through event
In hosting the annual Santa Cop event, which has been providing gifts to Tustin families for more than 30 years,…
Westminster Police Department’s Shop with a Cop a success despite pandemic
The holiday season may have passed, but kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Westminster are likely still enjoying…
Westminster Police Department’s Emergency Operations Center ready for next emergency
Westminster’s Emergency Operations Center has been busy. First came the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders for California in March. Then, it was…
Westminster’s newest homeless liaison officer is ‘incredibly compassionate’
Sitting on a curb in front of a home in a Westminster neighborhood, a disheveled, disoriented homeless woman is being…
Video: My Worst Christmas Ever
First responders are the first on the scene to face challenging, dangerous, and emotionally draining situations. The memories of these…
Buena Park Chief of Police and Homeless Services app creator makes the list for Orange County’s ‘Most Influential People for 2020’
Two critical figures of the North Orange County Public Safety Task Force were recognized for their efforts to regionalize and…
Behind the Badge gingerbread decorating contest brings police and crafting skills for holiday fun
If there was ever a year we could all use some fun and good cheer, it’s this one. As we…
La Habra Detective reminds residents financial fraud and cybercrimes run high during the holidays.
Detective Muris Lucarevic has built a reputation for his investigative work that often starts with nothing more than a hunch.…