Behind the Badge
Early encouragement in girl’s native Spanish from former Anaheim Captain Joe Vargas lifted her to police career
Asunción Maribel Plascencia is on a remembrance and reunion tour of sorts. As she stands…
Browsing: Anaheim PD
Best of BTB: ‘Just because I was beaten or raped … that’s not all that I am’
To mark our 10th anniversary, we are sharing some of our top stories from our…
APD Det. Julissa Trapp never relented in putting name to 5th victim in serial killer case
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from…
Best of BTB: Starting this week we will unveil top stories from our archives
Behind the Badge launched 10 years ago on a simple notion: to tell the stories…
Hear the sinister reason many trafficked girls call their pimps ‘Daddy’
Happy Medina didn’t set out to become one of the foremost experts on human trafficking…
Hundreds gather for the memorial service for Anaheim Police Officer Dave Richards
Hundreds of family members, friends, co-workers, and associates gathered at Crossroads Church in Corona on…
Baker to Vegas endurance run concludes with a flourish for rookie team
Santa Ana Police Detective Eva Lopez was nearly at a loss for words as she…
O.C. law enforcement agencies gear up for Baker to Vegas challenge
The Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup is one of the great true grit in athletic…
Special Mass at Christ Cathedral celebrates those who wear blue
The Red Mass and White Mass have long had a special place in the Catholic…
My Safe Harbor creates a safe space for moms to grow
On a Wednesday morning at My Safe Harbor in Anaheim, there is a sign outside…