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La Habra PD welcomes largest group of academy graduates in recent history
0Family, friends, officers and local dignitaries gathered at the La Habra City Hall to watch as one of La Police Department’s largest groups of recruits were sworn in on Tuesday, March 19. “It’s quite an occasion that we get to bring on four new officers because I can’t remember in my history ever having four coming out of the academy,” Chief Jerry Price said. “With three being women officers, that’s something different for us and we are very excited. It’s quite an accomplishment for all of you.” The new hires were tasered, pepper sprayed, and did countless pushups during their…
![La Habra police program looks to give troubled teens a second chance](https://behindthebadge.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/150204-LHPD-Diversion-Board-04-SJG-351x185.jpg)
The 17-year-old sits straight and speaks quietly. Within minutes, the eight-person board knows he’s lying. La Habra police caught the…
![La Habra sergeant’s wife vows to be voice for women battling cervical cancer](https://behindthebadge.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/150113-La-Habra-PD-Baylos-01-SJG-351x185.jpg)
La Habra Sgt. Jeff Baylos paced the hallway, the front yard, the kitchen and the bedroom. It’s what he does…
![From caymans and snapping turtles to kittens, retiring La Habra Senior Animal Control Officer saw it all](https://behindthebadge.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Van-Vleet-351x185.jpg)
On a recent afternoon, longtime Senior Animal Control Officer Rick Van Vleet searched for a stray dog. “He was chasing…
![La Habra to target drunken driving with checkpoint Friday](https://behindthebadge.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/5538895653_268b6451f8_o-351x185.jpg)
La Habra Police will hold a DUI checkpoint Friday night in an effort to deter drunken driving. Checkpoints are a…