Behind the Badge
Vargas: Prop 57 will put more sociopaths on our streets
When you hear the word “sociopath” most of us immediately conjure up images of serial…
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Vargas: Police video showing obnoxious citizen takes debate about release of body camera video in new direction
The Spokane Police Department posted body camera footage of an encounter between a drunk pedestrian…
Buena Park police, Explorers turn volunteer furniture movers to relocate burglary victims
A group of female college students didn’t feel safe living in their first-floor apartment after…
BTBuzz: Kindergartners give Alhambra PD an ‘A’ for apprehending suspect hiding in their classroom
The ice cream came courtesy the cops. Alhambra Police officers brought a class full of…
Vargas: Body cameras won’t mean fewer officer involved shootings
The implementation of body cameras in policing is occurring with extraordinary speed across the country.…
Vargas: What was the officer thinking
In the past few months, there have been tragic situations involving police officers captured on…
BTBuzz: Government reconsidering ban on military gear for police
The White House is considering revoking a ban enacted last year that prohibits police agencies from…
BTBuzz: Photo of kids praying their police father comes home safely goes viral
The wife of an Indianapolis police officer posted a picture that has evoked strong emotions…
BT Buzz: Police cruiser set on fire, Black Lives Matter note left at scene
Police believe a patrol cruiser parked in front of a mosque intentionally was set on…
BTB Special Report: 164 on-duty cops shot so far this year
The Santa Ana Police gang detective is lucky to be alive after a suspect fired…