Behind the Badge
Best of BTB: ‘Just because I was beaten or raped … that’s not all that I am’
To mark our 10th anniversary, we are sharing some of our top stories from our archives. This one was originally…
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Best of BTB: How Pasadena PD prepares for nearly 500,000 visitors every New Year’s Eve
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…
Shot six times, this officer made sure not to let bad guy end career he loves dearly
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…
SAPD shines a light on its top officers, employees in 2023
The Santa Ana Police Department took a moment to reflect on the past year — a uniquely active time for the…
Santa Ana Police Department’s success highlights value of pre-academy
If the Santa Ana Police Department needed affirmation of its decision to create a pre-academy for recruits entering the Orange…
Experience, expertise, and passion: Bakersfield Police Department offers a chance to a second career
Samah Barakat celebrated her 40th birthday in the most unforgettable way – fulfilling her dream of becoming a police officer…
College athlete finds the team he needs at Bakersfield Police Department
While studying at California State University, Bakersfield, Jacob Thalin took the usual courses: math, biology, English, and the artistry of…
Santa Ana police excited to ‘de-escalate’ with new room
In a large room covered in mats, Nicholas Romero and Martin Gutierrez roll around testing out different grappling techniques, holds,…
Santa Ana Police Forensics Unit leaves no evidence unturned
CSI: Santa Ana is the real deal. Long before Gil Grisson and Catherine Willows began chasing bad guys and proclaiming,…
Female recruits get a leg up on physical agility test during Santa Ana Police Department’s practice training
Mayra Lozano has a positive view of the Santa Ana Police Department, grew up in the city, and wants to…