Behind the Badge
Fear of crime and lawlessness are growing across the country
As this year ends and a new one begins, I wonder about the collective angst…
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Experts warn shoppers to protect themselves this holiday season
This year, as Black Friday online, Cyber Monday, and holiday online sales ramp up, consumers…
Law enforcement faces unprecedented challenges in hiring and keeping recruits
It’s not easy being Blue. For several years now police departments have struggled to recruit,…
A year after the Silverado Fire, memories are fresh and vigilance remains vital
In firefighter lingo it’s called “extreme fire behavior,” and just a year ago Orange County…
A ghost gun guide
The increase in the availability of so-called ghost guns is causing consternation among law enforcement,…
Marc Hanson remembered as exceptional public servant, friend who also played key role in launching innovative public safety initiative
Marc Hanson may have been best known for being an exceptional public servant, serving as…
Wildfires are getting bigger every year; the best thing you can do is prepare
Brown skies and red sunsets. Ash falling from the sky like snowflakes. Smoke traveling from…
Police reflect on their career and changes in public perception since Sept. 11 terrorist attack
As the world remembers the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the…
What does it really mean to ‘defund the police?’
A few months ago, calls for police reform began to resonate across the country. Now,…
Behind the Badge wins six awards from Orange County Press Club Excellence in Journalism Contest, bringing total to 45
Behind the Badge added six awards to its trophy case for photography, writing and podcasting…