Behind the Badge launched 10 years ago on a simple notion: to tell the stories of the men and women who keep our communities safe. As we embark on an 11th year, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2 we will regularly present top stories (of the nearly 6,000) we have produced over the years. We’ve covered detectives solving hundreds of crimes, some requiring 40 years to achieve justice. We’ve covered the recruitment crisis, the controversy over police using surplus military gear and the mental health and physical toll the job takes on so many of its professionals. K9s and their handlers? Yep,…