![Police agencies survive hot times in desert from Baker to Vegas](https://behindthebadge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/B2V-702x324.jpg)
Police agencies survive hot times in desert from Baker to Vegas
0The times are in, the antibiotic ointments have been applied, and the elastic bandages have been wrapped as the 36th Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup is in the books. This year, after a two-year hiatus, the 120-mile relay race for law enforcement teams hit the blistering tarmac on the desolate back highways between Baker, California, and the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. Read more: Law enforcement agencies compete in 36th Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay A field of 216 teams of 20 runners each tackled a course that featured 105-degree heat in the day, headwinds, and thousands of feet…
![Uptick in violent crime impacts everyone, including officers](https://behindthebadge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Ella-Grace-351x185.jpg)
It’s been a violent August for police officers in the State of California and across the country. This trend does…
![La Habra Police Officers surprise local boy with a new bike](https://behindthebadge.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/210129-LHPD-New-Bicycle-02-SJG-351x185.jpg)
What started out as a sad story wound up with a happy ending. The La Habra Police Department made sure…
![Behind the Badge gingerbread decorating contest brings police and crafting skills for holiday fun](https://behindthebadge.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/gingerbreadhouse-story-351x185.jpg)
If there was ever a year we could all use some fun and good cheer, it’s this one. As we…
![La Habra Detective reminds residents financial fraud and cybercrimes run high during the holidays.](https://behindthebadge.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/201023-LHPD-Det-Muris-Lucarevic-01-SJG-351x185.jpg)
Detective Muris Lucarevic has built a reputation for his investigative work that often starts with nothing more than a hunch.…