Behind the Badge
Six officers are sworn in at Santa Ana Police Department
0With family members and supporters looking on, five new Santa Ana police officers and one lateral officer were sworn in by Police Chief Robert Rodriguez in a special ceremony at the Santa Ana Police Department on May 7, 2026. Dozens of current Santa Ana Police Department personnel were on hand to show support as one lateral and five new officers, all recent graduates of the Orange County Sheriff’s Training Academy, took their oath. Prior to administering the oath, Rodriguez said the swearing‑in ceremony and the oath are more than a formality. The oath is a promise of integrity, professionalism, and…
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