Behind the Badge
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…
Browsing: Recruitment
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…
Westminster Police Dispatchers invite applicants to tour the department, learn more about the critical job
The sign affixed to the dispatchers’ door at the Westminster Police Department reads, “The safety of 100,000 people and 130…
Westminster Police to hold dispatch open house for prospective applicants
When most people think of law enforcement, the first thing that comes to their mind is police officers, detectives, or…
SAPD recruits get a preview of Sheriff’s Academy
Six new recruits for the Santa Ana Police Department begin a 24-week ordeal starting with what’s known as “Black Monday”…