Behind the Badge
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…
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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…
College dean, former police chief, instilled pillars of character into decades of police recruits
After 17 years as the dean of Golden West College’s Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC)…
Orange County Police Chiefs, Sheriffs Association speaks out on community policing
The following is a statement from the Police Chiefs’ Association of Orange County and the…
OC law enforcement ahead of curve on policing reforms
Calls for reform in police practices and departments are reverberating nationally in the wake of…
Support available to help with stress stemming from anti-police sentiment
According to statistics reported to the FBI, 89 law enforcement officers were killed in the…
Retired SWAT commander discusses mobile field force, civil disorder
Massive civil unrest has unfolded across the country in response to the tragic death of…
Police departments protect cities in the wake of widespread civil unrest
On Sunday afternoon, Pasadena Police Chief John Perez and Vice Mayor Tyron Hampton addressed the…
Talking About Suicide, PTSD and First Responders with Dr. Heather Williams
In recent years there has been significant public interest in the increasing suicide rate in…