Behind the Badge
ReadyOC shares how to prepare for excessive heat
The news reports have been plenty scary; however, while July 2023 shapes up to be…
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Elders targeted by cyber crooks, but they can fight back
When Keniel Thomas got the nonagenarian on the phone, he may have thought he hit…
Home hardening can help property owners avert fire disaster
Together they meticulously examine dormers, eaves, attic vents, siding, the roof, connections between fences and…
Former La Palma Police Chief launched future leaders’ careers
In some professions, the disciples of a strong and innovative leader who follow his style…
Santa Ana police train with active shooter simulation
The scene was chaos inside the federal courthouse in Santa Ana. Bodies were strewn in…
Behind the Badge nabs five awards in Orange County Press contest
Stories about slaphouses, school safety, mariachi music, and canines. These are just a few of…
As summer heats up, parents need to refresh on kids internet use
With summer vacation, the excitement of being released from the confinement of classrooms and the…
OC’s first female deputy, Alice Chandler, was ‘fierce before fierce was cool’
Alice Chandler was 21 when she was invited to interview for a position as a…
Chaplain Shelly Pinomaki survived trauma to help others in crisis
Shelly Pinomaki is nothing if not a survivor. Recently named 2023’s San Diego Sheriff’s Department…
Rise in school shootings met with new strategies and tactics to increase school safety
For several years now, there has been rising concern about the mental health of school-aged…