Behind the Badge
A dangerous job has gotten even more dangerous
As Californians complete week five of a state-mandated stay-at-home order, it’s understandable that frustration and anxiety is running high. The…
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Family says goodbye to Riverside Deputy Terrell Young, who died of COVID-19
Editor’s note: The Riverside Sheriffs’ Association has set up a website so people can support the Young family. Terrell Young…
Anaheim Fire & Rescue and Anaheim PD celebrate birthday of 106-year-old resident
Those who have birthdays during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are finding new ways to celebrate. Anaheim’s oldest resident, Elmer Thill,…
Pasadena Police Department changes daily procedures to keep officers and community safe
At 4 a.m. Pasadena Police Corporal Cristian Allen prepares for the arrival of the first shift. He wears a…
Wife and children of David Werksman hold onto happy memories
On this week’s Behind the Badge in 60 Seconds: La Habra PD says goodbye to their 91-year- old volunteer, Westminster…
Pasadena Police Sergeant finds success combining family time and homeschool
For families across the nation, the school bell now rings in their living room and the classroom is held in…
BTB reporter tests out APD’s force options simulator, learns that judgment calls aren’t easy to make
The man in the red shirt stood in the park, glaring at me like a hawk focused on its prey.…
Anaheim PD, Anaheim Fire & Rescue join other public safety agencies to honor staff at UCI Medical Center with noon procession, but health care workers say love goes both ways
Anaheim PD Sgt. Mark Lillemoen inched his patrol car past the cheering nurses, doctors, and other health care workers at…
Beverly Hills Residents Raise $30k to support Police, Fire, Public Works – and Local Restaurants
“It’s not an original idea,” Annette Saleh said. Technically, she is correct. Supporting police, fire and public works personnel during…
Pasadena First Responders give thanks to its health care family
At Pasadena’s Huntington Hospital, the sound of fire horns and police sirens, are often the background noise to working in…