Behind the Badge
Best of BTB: Directed patrol officer’s multicultural background provides unique insights
0Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and Fridays. This story is from February 24, 2023. One of the most rewarding parts of Adam Sattar’s job as a Santa Ana police officer is when he can respond “Yes.” That is, he loves telling his 5-year-old nephew a little about his most recent adventure in response to the child’s inevitable question, “Did you catch any bad guys today?” As a member of the 10-officer Directed Patrol Team, Sattar has been with the Santa Ana Police Department for five years.…
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